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Comparison of torsional phacoemulsification performed with balanced tip (Intrepid®) and Ozil® 12-degree bent tip

Poster Details

First Author: H.Sabur TURKEY

Co Author(s):    I. Isikligil Gokce                    

Abstract Details

Purpose:

To compare  the outcomes of torsional phacoemulsification with  45 degree Intrepid® Balanced tip and  30 degree Ozil® 12 bent tip.

Setting:

Bergama Necla-Mithat Oztüre State Hospital, Izmir.

Methods:

This retrospective study included 60 eyes underwent torsional phacoemulsification surgery using 45 degree Intrepid® Balanced tip (Group 1) or 30 degree Ozil® 12 bent tip (Group 2). Ultrasound time (UST), cumulative dissipated energy (CDE), average phaco power, average torsional amplitude, mean volume of balanced salt solution used, mean aspiration time and mean 1- day postoperative central corneal thickness (CCT) were recorded.

Results:

Both groups included 30 eyes. The mean UST, CDE, average phaco power, average torsional amplitude  were  46.71 ± 12.61 seconds, 5.65±2.39, 13.57±5.85%, 29.69±7.52% in Group 1 and  51.89 ± 18.41 seconds, 10.98±4.61, 25.73±4.77%, 52.63±7.58%  in Group 2, respectively. The mean CDE, average phaco power and average torsional amplitude were significantly lower in Group 1 (p<0.05). The mean balanced salt solution volume was 52,4±9.09 cc in Group 1 and 57,6±13 cc in Group 2 (p˃0.05).

Conclusions:

Torsional phacoemulsification using Intrepid® Balanced tip appears to be more effective regarding  lower CDE, average phaco power and average torsional amplitude.

Financial Disclosure:

None