The Sandwich Phaco Technique

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Ming Chen, MD, carefully makes a 6.5-7mm capsulorhexis and performs hydrodissection. Then Dr. Chen injects VISCOAT (Alcon) behind the nucleus and uses the cannula to lift it into the supra nuclear position. The nucleus is sandwiched between OVD protecting the posterior capsule and corneal endothelium, hence the name of "Sandwich Phaco Technique."

Posted: 8/08/2011

The Sandwich Phaco Technique

Ming Chen, MD, carefully makes a 6.5-7mm capsulorhexis and performs hydrodissection. Then Dr. Chen injects VISCOAT (Alcon) behind the nucleus and uses the cannula to lift it into the supra nuclear position. The nucleus is sandwiched between OVD protecting the posterior capsule and corneal endothelium, hence the name of "Sandwich Phaco Technique."

Posted: 8/08/2011

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Irshad Hussain

10 years ago

I am afraid that this technique might not be very popular. Leaves the optic of iol uncovered by anterior capsule. Also, if some mishaps takes place, u have minimal anterior capsule to plan something in sulcus

Igor Bykov

15 years ago

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Andrew Betke

15 years ago

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