Phacoemulsification, irrigation and aspiration method and apparatus

摘要

In a method and apparatus for phacoemulsification cataract surgery, a primary handpiece operable for phacoemulsification, irrigation and aspiration is inserted through a first incision in the limbus of an eye at a 12 o'clock position. An auxiliary handpiece for aspiration is inserted during the phacoemulsification, irrigation and aspiration operative procedure through a smaller second incision at approximately a three o'clock position. Both handpieces are fluidly connected to a power source aspiration from either the primary or auxiliary handpieces by rotation of the valve.