Abstract
Optimization of Venturi Mode Phacoemulsification Settings of the Abbott Medical Optics WhiteStar Signature Pro in a Porcine Lens Model
Highlights
The optimization of cataract surgery is becoming ever more important as the prevalence of cataracts continues to rise
An 80 cm bottle height proved to be more efficient than 60 cm, with mean efficiency times of 0.61 seconds (s) and 0.84 s respectively (P = 0.00046)
A 100 cm bottle height further increased efficiency when compared to 80 cm with a mean efficiency time of 0.512 s (P = 0.011) (Figure 1)
Summary
The optimization of cataract surgery is becoming ever more important as the prevalence of cataracts continues to rise. By 2050, prevalence of cataracts is projected to double in the United States to around 50 million [1]. As the demand for cataract surgery continues to rise, it is increasingly essential to perform these surgeries efficiently and safely. The equipment used to perform these surgeries is advancing. With multiple companies making different types of machines with various claims of success, methods to objectively evaluate these products are needed. We have developed a way to test these machines in a consistent environment, and we have shown that our porcine lens model produces cataracts equivalent to 3 to 4 + human lenses [2]
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