Microincisional Phaco of Posterior Subcapsular Cataract

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Using the divide and conquer technique, the posterior subcapsular cataract is removed with the Stellaris System through a 1.7- to 1.8-mm incision. After cortex is removed with I/A and the capsule is carefully polished, Dr. Hunkeler inserts a Crystalens IOL into the bag.

Posted: 8/07/2009

Microincisional Phaco of Posterior Subcapsular Cataract

Using the divide and conquer technique, the posterior subcapsular cataract is removed with the Stellaris System through a 1.7- to 1.8-mm incision. After cortex is removed with I/A and the capsule is carefully polished, Dr. Hunkeler inserts a Crystalens IOL into the bag.

Posted: 8/07/2009

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drdeepak kumar

16 years ago

VERY GOOD VIDEO BUT WHY DIVIDE AND CONQUER WHY NOT STOP AND CHOP OR OTHER CHOP TECHNIQUE

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