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Vertical Chop Techniques

Rena Xu, MD, PhD

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Rena Xu, MD, PhD, shares three cases in which she performs a four-step vertical chop technique. The four steps include:
1. Remove the epinucleus centrally
2. Subincisionally place the phaco tip and move toward the center
3. Centrally place the chopper
4. Bring the two instruments together vertically

Posted: 2/06/2024

Keywords:

Vertical Chop

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Vertical Chop Techniques

Rena Xu, MD, PhD

Rena Xu, MD, PhD, shares three cases in which she performs a four-step vertical chop technique. The four steps include:
1. Remove the epinucleus centrally
2. Subincisionally place the phaco tip and move toward the center
3. Centrally place the chopper
4. Bring the two instruments together vertically

Posted: 2/06/2024

Keywords:

Vertical Chop

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