Chopping techniques in cataract surgery. Issue 1 (20th January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lee, Bryan S.; Chang, David F.
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in ophthalmology. Volume 34:Issue 1(2023)
• Page Start: 32
• Page End: 35
• Publication Date: 2023-01-20
• Subjects: cataract surgery -- phaco chop -- phacoemulsification; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye Diseases -- Indexes; Eye Diseases -- Periodicals; Review Literature -- Indexes; Review Literature -- Periodicals; Vision Disorders -- Indexes; Vision Disorders -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1097/ICU.0000000000000916
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1040-8738

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose of review: To explain reasons for phaco chop, outline strategies for transitioning to chop, and summarize recent articles discussing chopping techniques. Recent findings: New variations of phaco chop may help with managing dense cataracts. Studies generally continue to show similar phaco time between traditional manual chopping and femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery. A nitinol ring prechopper compresses the lens similarly to horizontal chopping, which may reduce phaco energy for certain cases. Summary: Both vertical and horizontal chopping continue to demonstrate multiple advantages over other nucleus disassembly techniques.