New spatula to facilitate bimanual phacoemulsification.
In recent years bimanual phacoemulsification has become an increasingly popular method of cataract extraction. We describe a new spatula designed to manipulate and protect the posterior capsule safely during phacoemulsification. In addition, this spatula can be used to facilitate irrigation/aspiration.
Pisacano
A M
AM
New York Eye Surgery Center, Bronx 10469.
Levy
J H
JH
Anello
R D
RD
D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004322:Drainage; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation