F107 New Safe Phacoemulsification Technique in Rock Hard Cataracts Involving Separation of Epinucleus From Endonucleus Using a Novel Instrument

Phacoemulsification in rock hard cataracts is challenging. Leathery epinucleus at the posterior plate often seen in rock hard cataracts tends to hinder smooth dissection of the nucleus. Video will demonstrate that while the nucleus is stabilized with the ultrasound tip, the epinucleus is stripped from the hard endonucleus using a new instrument. The isolated endonucleus can then be more readily chopped with a phaco chopper and phacoemulsification carried out safely and easily.