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The machine settings and techniques used in these videos have been established by the surgeons and do not reflect recommendations by Alcon.

AquaLase® Liquefaction Device

The innovative AquaLase® Liquefaction Device offers an alternative to ultrasound in soft to medium density cataract lenses while potentially reducing surgical complications.

Fluidic Pulse Technology

Warmed pulses of BSS® sterile irrigating solution  are delivered through a smooth polymer tip to delaminate and separate lens tissue. Each pulse is only 4 microliters and is delivered in a “scoop-like” energy pattern. The smooth capsule-friendly tip is designed to improve your ocular safety while allowing you to perform your lens removal with a “more in the bag” technique. The fluidic pulses are individually made and delivered with no mechanical motion of the tip and the pulse energy density is quickly dampened within the fluid of the anterior chamber, reducing risk to surrounding tissue.

 

Parameters

The INFINITI®Vision System gives you control over AquaLase® parameters, allowing you to change pulse strength by altering volume and velocity; vary pulse rate, and activate burst, with variable rest intervals and decreased repulsion of nuclear material.

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Utilizing Prechop Technique

The AquaLase® Liquefaction device allows you to evolve your technique to optimize patient outcome. The prechop technique allows you to determine nuclear hardness prior to tip entry and exposes layers of the lens, which increases the effectiveness of delamination and helps minimize fluid pulses. Prechop also enables an “in the bag” technique, access to high-vacuums, and minimized anterior chamber turbulence.

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AquaLase® is based on technology invented by Mark S. Andrew, MD and Mylina Lincoln Andrew, MS.