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Phaco 141128105406 Conversion Gate01 PDF
Phaco 141128105406 Conversion Gate01 PDF
Introduction
Introduced by Dr. Charles Kelman in 1962,
phacoemulsification machines have undergone constant
improvement, ever increasing both their complexity and
safety.
There are two more connections: one each for the irrigation
tubing and for connecting the aspiration system.
Piezoelectric Transducers
They are based on the reversal of the piezoelectric
phenomenon.
Tips with 60°, 45°, 30°, 15° and 0° angulation are available.
The commonly used tips are 30° and 45° phaco tips.
More the angulation, the lesser the
holding power but the cutting
power is more.
The angle of the bevel of the phaco needle governs the direction of
the generation of the shock wave and micro bubbles.