Publication Type |
Journal Article |
School or College |
School of Medicine |
Department |
Ophthalmology |
Creator |
Olson, Randall J. |
Other Author |
Donnenfeld, Eric D.; Solomon, Renee; Finger, Paul T.; Biser, Seth, A.; Perry, Henry D.; Doshi, Sima |
Title |
Efficacy and wound-temperature gradient of WhiteStar technology phacoemulsification through a 1.2 mm incision |
Date |
2003-06 |
Description |
PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy and wound-temperature gradients of WhiteStar micropulse technology using bimanual phacoemulsification without an irrigation sleeve through a 1.2 mm incision. SETTING: Island Eye Surgicenter, Carle Place, New York, USA. METHODS: Ten patients had bimanual phacoemulsification using micropulse technology without an irrigation sleeve through a 1.2 mm clear corneal incision. A thermocouple consisting of a 30-gauge copper wire was inserted into clear cornea directly adjacent to the wound to digitally record temperature gradients at the wound. Endothelial cell counts were evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively in all patients. RESULTS: All 10 patients maintained corneal clarity with no sign of thermal damage to the wound. The maximum corneal wound temperatures during phacoemulsification ranged from 24 degrees C to 34 degrees C, well below the temperature of collagen shrinkage. The endothelial cell loss at 3 months was 7%. CONCLUSIONS: Because of the decreased thermal effect with WhiteStar technology, an irrigation sleeve over the phacoemulsification needle is superfluous. As a result, bimanual phacoemulsification can be safely performed through a 1.2 mm incision. |
Type |
Text |
Publisher |
Elsevier |
Volume |
29 |
Issue |
6 |
First Page |
1097 |
Last Page |
1100 |
Subject |
Endothelium, Corneal; Surgical Procedures; Lens Implantation; Wound Temperature gradient |
Subject MESH |
Phacoemulsification; Wound Healing; Body Temperature |
Language |
eng |
Bibliographic Citation |
Donnenfeld ED, Olson RJ, Solomon R, Finger PT, Biser SA, Perry HD, Doshi S. (2003). Efficacy and wound-temperature gradient of WhiteStar technology phacoemulsification through a 1.2 mm incision. J Cataract Refract Surg, 29(6), 1097-100 |
Rights Management |
(c) Elsevier DOI: [place doi for article here]; http://dx.doi.org |
Format Medium |
application/pdf |
Identifier |
ir-main,14750 |
ARK |
ark:/87278/s6hx1x8m |
Setname |
ir_uspace |
ID |
706859 |
Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6hx1x8m |