Opinion|Videos|January 31, 2025
Advances in Phacoemulsification Techniques
Author(s)Omar R. Shakir, MD, MBA
A panelist discusses how different phacoemulsification technologies, including vacuum-based and fluid-based systems like the Quatera 700, impact surgical efficiency and chamber stability during cataract procedures, emphasizing the importance of optimized fluidics settings for safe outcomes.
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Video content above is prompted by the following:
- What phacoemulsification technology do you use in your practice?
- Vacuum based
- Fluid based
- What has your experience been in terms of surgical efficiency and outcomes? What features do you like/dislike?
- What are the key features of the Quatera 700, and how do they contribute to maintaining chamber stability during procedures?
- How can optimizing phaco fluidics settings help to achieve efficient, safe cataract surgery?
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