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Horizontal Chop Techniques

Rena Xu, MD, PhD

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Rena Xu, MD, PhD, shares three cases that demonstrate a four-step horizontal chop technique. The four steps include:
1. Remove the epinucleus centrally
2. Centrally place the chopper
3. Slide the chopper underneath the capsulorhexis
4. Subincisionally place the phaco tip and bring the two instruments together horizontally

Posted: 2/05/2024

Keywords:

Horizontal Chop

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Horizontal Chop Techniques

Rena Xu, MD, PhD

Rena Xu, MD, PhD, shares three cases that demonstrate a four-step horizontal chop technique. The four steps include:
1. Remove the epinucleus centrally
2. Centrally place the chopper
3. Slide the chopper underneath the capsulorhexis
4. Subincisionally place the phaco tip and bring the two instruments together horizontally

Posted: 2/05/2024

Keywords:

Horizontal Chop

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