Laboratory assessment of thermal characteristics of three phacoemulsification tip designs operated using torsional ultrasound
Jaime Zacharias Phacodynamics Laboratory, Pasteur Ophthalmic Clinic, Santiago, Chile Purpose: Ultrasound activation of phacoemulsification (phaco) tips can create considerable thermal energy that may increase the risk of tissue damage during cataract surgery. The purpose of this study was to defin...
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Dove Medical Press
2016-06-01
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| Series: | Clinical Ophthalmology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.dovepress.com/laboratory-assessment-of-thermal-characteristics-of-three-phacoemulsif-peer-reviewed-article-OPTH |