Half-Moon Supracapsular Nucleofractis Phacoemulsification Technique

Abstract

Many nucleofractis techniques introduced to date have both advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, the search for the most effective, functional, and safest technique continues. The half-moon supracapsular phacoemulsification technique, which the authors define as a new method, is a hybrid technique derived from both chopping and supracapsular techniques. This technique allows the endonucleus to partially prolapse out of the capsulorhexis rim into the anterior chamber during hydrodissection, to be chopped under direct vision, and to continue the quadrant-removal stage endocapsularly after sending the heminuclei back into the capsular bag. The nucleus-splitting stage is performed in the anterior chamber, and the quadrant-removal stage continues in the capsular bag away from the corneal endothelium, which is again the safest place. The half-moon supracapsular phacoemulsification technique achieves the two stages of nucleus removal in the safest location with the most effective method and therefore may provide some advantages in terms of efficacy, safety, and functionality.