Table 1.
Phacoemulsification System Settings Used During Cataract Surgery. Settings Were Predefined and Identical Throughout the Study Period
| Mode | Technique | IOP (mmHg) | Vacuum (mmHg) | Aspiration Flow (cc/min) | Longitudinal (%) | Torsional (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpt* | Divide and Conquer | 70 | 120 | 26 | 0 | 60 |
| Chop | Both | 70 | 525 | 36 | 5 | 70 |
| Epinucleus | Both | 55 | 380 | 30 | 0 | 50 |
| Cortex | Both | 55 | 500 | 36 | – | – |
| Polish | Both | 55 | 20 | 10 | – | – |
| Visco | Both | 55 | 650 | 50 | – | – |
Notes: * Sculpt mode was used only for divide-and-conquer procedures. IOP = intraocular pressure. Aspiration flow is expressed in cc/min. Longitudinal and torsional values represent percentage ultrasound power.