A new procedure for fragmenting the lens with soft-edge micromanipulation during phacoemulsification

During phacoemulsification: Presentation of a new method of manual nucleofracture performed with the use of small-volume and soft-edge micromanipulators. This method presents several advantages: The procedure is rapid and easy to learn It allows true fragmentation of the lens in to many small pieces for easy and fast emulsification It avoids the most serious complication of posterior capsular rupture During the last three years 1200 cataract operations have been performed without capsulor rupture and without durable endothelial damage.