Torsional phacoemulsification was more effective than longitudinal phacoemulsification in the amount of applied fluid and the quantity of US energy expended. With the torsional method, it was possible to maintain a constant ratio of amount of fluid flow to quantity of US energy used, regardless of nucleus density.

AcrySof ReSTOR SN60D3 and ReZoom IOLs provided good visual performance at distance and near under photopic conditions. Optical quality measures were significantly worse in patients with ReZoom IOLs.

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The sympathovagal balance of autonomic nervous system in patients with NTG shifted towards sympathetic activity however with no change of 24-h pattern of BPV as compared to controls.