title: New spatula to facilitate bimanual phacoemulsification.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: New York Eye Surgery Center, Bronx 10469.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Pisacano
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Levy
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Anello
mesh_terms: D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004322:Drainage; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation