This definitive resource couples both the authors and 84 contributors diverse experience and knowledge to produce a complete vision of cataract surgery. Included within this completely revised second edition are 768 pages of updated material and more than 962 figures to illustrate this procedure.

Modern cataract surgery has continually changed since its inception. The evolution of this procedure has been aided by technological advancements, increased knowledge of the anatomy of the eye, and the improvement of IOLs. Phacoemulsification: Principles and Techniques is a necessary text for all surgeons aspiring to improve their surgical results using the latest techniques available.

Chapter 1

Developments In Cataract Surgery

L. Buratto, MD - P. Barboni, MD - R. Firrincieli, MD

Chapter 1.1

Application Of The Lens Opacities Classification System III (LOCS III)

In Phacoemulsification

J. A. Davison, MD, FACS

Chapter 2

Physical Principles Of Phacoemulsification

M. Zanini, MD - G. Savini, MD - L. Buratto, MD

Chapter 2.1

Optimizing Fluid Dynamics In Phacoemulsification

G. Barrett, MD

Chapter 3

Incisions

L. Buratto, MD - M. Zanini, MD - G. Savini, MD

Chapter 4

Capsulorrhexis

L. Buratto, MD - M. Zanini, MD - G. Savini, MD

Chapter 5

Hydrodissection

L. Buratto, MD - M. Zanini, MD - G. Savini

Chapter 6

Techniques Of phacoemulsification

L. Buratto, MD - M. Zanini, MD - G. Savini, MD

Chapter 6.1

Peristaltic Versus Vacuum Pumps And Setting Of Parameters For Phacoemulsification

E. L. Mertens, MD

Chapter 6.2

Understanding Aspiration Systems And Their Control During Phacoemulsification

G. Barrett, MD

Chapter 6.3

High Vacuum Phaco

S. Morselli, MD

Chapter 6.4

High Vacuum Phacoemulsification

K. Nagahara, MD

Chapter 7

Irrigation/Aspiration

M. Zanini, MD - L. Buratto, MD - G. Savini, MD

Chapter 8

Posterior Capsule

M. Zanini, MD - G. Savini, MD - L. Buratto, MD

Chapter 9

Foldable Intraocular Lenses

M. Zanini, MD - G. Savini, MD - L. Buratto, MD

Chapter 9.1

Measuring Axial Lenghth In Cataractous Eye

J. Bolger, MD

Chapter 10

Sutures

M. Zanini, MD - G. Savini, MD - L. Buratto, MD

Chapter 11

Ophtalmic Viscosurgical Devices And Cataract Surgery

M. Zanini, MD - G. Savini, MD - L. Buratto, MD

Chapter 12

Surgical Pharmacology: Intraocular Solutions And Drugs Used For Cataract Surgery

C. Hejny, MD - H. F. Edelhauser, PhD

Chapter 13

Phacoemulsification Tips And Sleeves

M. Boukhny, PhD

Chapter 13.1

The Use Of Thermography For Temperature Analysis During Phacoemulsification

G. Panzardi, MD

Chapter 13.2

Micro Incision Cataract Surgery (MICS)

J. L. Alio, MD, PHD - J. L. Rodriguez - Prats, MD - A. Galal, MD, MSc

Chapter 14

Incision Construction

R. S. Hoffman, MD - I. H. Fine, MD - M. Packer, MD

Chapter 15

The Physics Of Capsulorhexis

B. S. Seibel, MD, FACS

Chapter 16

Hydrodissection And Hydrodelineation

R. S. Hoffman, MD - I. H. Fine, MD - M. Packer, MD

Chapter 17

The In Situ (Four Quadrant) Phaco - Fracture Technique

J. R. Shepherd, MD, FACS

Chapter 18

Divide And Conquer: Nucleofractis Techniques

H. V. Gimbel, MD, MPH - M. T. Furlong, MD - R. Hedayi, MD

Chapter 19

Personal Phacoemulsification Technique

K. Nagahara, MD

Chapter 20

Personal Phacoemulsification Technique

P. S. Koch, MD

Chapter 21

Phaco Quick Chop

L. D. Nichamin, MD

Chapter 22

Technique For Phaco Chop

R. F. Steinert, MD

Chapter 22.1

Important Tips For Successfully Performing "Phaco Chop"

H. Bissen-Miyajima, MD

Chapter 23

Phaco Prechop

T. Akahoshi, MD

Chapter 24

The Choo Choo Chop And Flip Phacoemulsification Technique

H. Fine, MD - M. Packer, MD - R. S. Hoffman, MD

Chapter 25

Our Phacoemulsification Technique

R. H. Osher, MD - W. Falzoni, MD - J. M. Osher, MS 

Chapter 26

Personal Phacoemulsification Technique

R. J. Mackool, MD

Chapter 26.1

Step Down Technique

A. R. Vasavada , MS, FRCS - R. Shetal M. , MS

Chapter 27

Phacoemulsification With A Microincision, Microtip And Separate Infusion

G. Panzardi, MD

Chapter 27.1

Bilateral Simultaneous Cataract Surgery

J. L. Alio, MD, PhD - J. R. Villada, MrcOphth

Chapter 28

Preferred Phacoemulsification Technique As Of Jan 1. 2002

S. A. Arshinoff, MD, FRCSC

Chapter 29

Supracapsular Phacoemulsification

D. C. Brown, MD

Chapter 30

Current Phaco Technique

R. B. Packard, MD, FRCS

Chapter 31

Erbium:YAG Laser Phacoemulsification

M. Packer, MD - I. H. Fine, MD - R. S. Hoffman, MD

Chapter 31.1

The Bi-Manual Bi-Energy Technique For Cataract Extraction (B.I.M.B.I.E.)

S. Georgaras, MD

Chapter 31.2

AquaLase Cataract Removal

R. P. Lehmann, MD, FACS

Chapter 32

Bimanual Irrigation/Aspiration Of Subincisional Cortex In Phacoemulsification

L. Buratto, MD

Chapter 33

Ideal IOL (PMMA And Foldable) For Year 2002

L. Werner, MD, PhD - D. J. Apple, MD - J. M. Schmidbauer, MD

Chapter 33.1

Modern Foldable IOLs

K. Shimizu, MD

Chapter 33.2

Optical Aberrations And Intraocular Lens Design

R. Bellucci, MD

Chapter 33.3

Acrylic Foldable Lens: Implantation Technique And Complication Management

T. Oshika, MD

Chapter 33.4

Multifocals

J. Kruger, MD

Chapter 33.5

Multifocal Intraocular Lens: Cataracts Surgery Meets Refractive Surgery

R. B. Wallace III, MD

Chapter 33.6

The AT-45 Accommodating Intraocular Lens

A. Chayet, MD

Chapter 34

Techniques For Inserting Foldable Lenses

V. Picardo, MD

Chapter 35

Astigmatism Management During Cataract Surgery

D. D. Koch, MD - L. Wang, MD

Chapter 36

Phacoemulsification In patients With Significant Astigmatism

L. W. Lu, MD, FACS

Chapter 36.1

Refractive Cataract Surgery

R. B. Wallace, MD

Chapter 37

Post Cataract Surgery Ametropia

E. Rosen, MD

Chapter 38

Piggyback Intraocular Lens Implantation: A Technique For Exceptional Cases

E. Medhorn, MD - V. Ungemach, MD

Chapter 39

Expanding The Role Of Bioptics To The Pseudophakic Patient

L. D. Nichamin, MD

Chapter 40

Special Cases

L; Buratto, MD

Chapter 40.1

Torn Rhexis: How To Perform Phaco?

E. Leite, MD, PhD

Chapter 40.2

Phacoemulsification Of Posterior Polar Cataract: Personal Technique

Y. C. Lee, FRCS, FRCOphth, FAMM

Chapter 40.3

Posterior Polar Cataract

P. Pangputhipong, MD

Chapter 40.4

Phacoemulsifiation In Eyes With A Shallow Anterior Chamber

V. Padmanabhan, MD

Chapter 40.5

Intumescent Cataract

S. Eguchi, MD

Chapter 40.6

Cataract Surgery In High Myopia

A. Scialdone, MD

Chapter 40.7

Phaco Technique For Rock Hard Cataract: "3-D Divide & Chop"

P. Pangputhipong, MD

Chapter 40.8

Phacoemulsification Of The Hard Cataract

J. A. Davison, MD, FACS

Chapter 40.9

Cataract Removal In Eyes With Previous Vitrectomy: Personal Technique

M. Weiser, MD

Chapter 40.10

Combined Cataract Extraction And Vitrectomy

W. Smiddy, MD

Chapter 40.11

Phacoemulsification In Subluxated Lenses

N. walton, MD

Chapter 40.12

Phacoemulsification In Cataract Subluxation

A. Coret, MD - Elies D., MD

Chapter 40.13

Intraocular Lens Management In Case Of Intraoperative Posterior Capsular Rupture

M. Weiser, MD

Chapter 40.14

IOL Insertion At The Time Of Pars Plana Vitrectomy

W. Smiddy, MD

Chapter 41

Dye- Enhanced Adult And Pediatric Cataract Surgery

S. K. Pandey, MD - L. Werner, MD, PhD - D. J. Apple, MD - M. E. Wilson, Jr, MD

Chapter 41.1

Acrysof Implantation In Congenital Cataract

A. R. Vasavada, MS, FRCS - N. Vandana C., MS

Chapter 42

Macular Causes Of Poor Postoperative Vision

S. Charles, MD

Chapter 42.1

Visual Function And Quality Of Life Assessment After Cataract Surgery

A. R. Vasavada, MS, FRCS - M. R. Praveen, D.O.M.S.

Chapter 43

Postoperative Proliferation Of Anterior And Equatorial Lens Epithelial Cells

L. Werner, MD, PhD - D. J. Apple, MD - S. K. Pandey, MD

Chapter 43.1

Posterior Capsule Opacification

D. Spalton, MD

Chapter 43.2

Posterior Capsule Opacification

R. J. Linnola, MD, PhD

Chapter 43.3

Avoiding Posterior Capsule Opacification

O. Nishi, MD

Chapter 43.4

The Capsular Bag In The Post-Operative

R. Bellucci, MD

Chapter 43.5

Posterior Capsulorhexis: Indications And Technique

A. J. Galand, MD

Chapter 43.6

Posterior Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorrhexis (pccc) - Complications And Staining

A. R. Vasavada, MS, FRCS - N. Vandana C., MS

Chapter 43.7

Yag Laser Posterior Capsulotomy

D. S. A. Rosà, MD

Chapter 44

Complications Of Foldable Intraocular Lenses

n. Mamalis, MD - L. Kearsley, MD

Chapter 44.1

Management Of IOL Dislocation

W. Smiddy, MD

Chapter 44.2

IOL Replacement

S. Eguchi, MD, PhD

Chapter 44.3

IOL Lens Exchange

N. Walton, MD

Chapter 44.4

How To Re-position The Toric IOL

J. R. Shepherd, MD, FACS

Chapter 45

Discoloration/Opacification Of Modern Foldable Hydrogel Intraocular Lens Designs

L. Werner, MD, Phd - D. J. Apple, MD - A. M. Izak, MD

Chapter 46

Complications

R. Packard, MD - L. Buratto, MD

Chapter 46.1

Intraoperative Complications Of Phaco Surgery Related To The Capsulorrhexis

B. Budo, MD

Chapter 46.2

Complications Of Hydrodissection

P. Pangputhipong, MD

Chapter 46.3

Anterior Vitreous Detachment And Insufficiency Of Capsular Bag Expansion

F. Yoshitomi, MD

Chapter 46.4

Management Of Retained Lens Material

W. Smiddy, MD

Chapter 46.5

Capsular Capture

E. Leite, MD, PhD

Chapter 46.6

Intraoperative Complications Of Phacoemulsification Due To Viscosubstance

E. Leite, MD, PhD

Chapter 46.7

Meibomitis And Endophtalmitis

F. Yoshitomi, MD

Chapter 46.8

Postoperative Complications

R. J. Linnola, MD, PhD

Chapter 46.9

Treatment Of Permanent IOL Capture In The Office

S. Georgaras, MD

Chapter 47

Cataract Formation After Phakic Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens Implantation

L. Werner, MD, PhD - D. J. Apple, MD - R. H. Trivedi, MD