AquaLase versus NeoSoniX - A Comparison Study

Effects of pulsed fluid lens capsule washing following phacoemulsification on lens epithelial cells and posterior capsule opacification formation ex vivo

“…Recent in vitro and in vivo human trials regarding use of AquaLase technology for the purposes of cataract extraction have demonstrated that as compared to traditional ultrasonic phacoemulsification, the capsule washing handpiece does not generate incisional heat, it produces less intraocular fluid turbulence, and its smooth polymer tip is clinically associated with a lower incidence of posterior capsule rupture during phacoemulsification . In vivo human phacoemulsification studies have also demonstrated that capsule washing is associated with equivalent or decreased endothelial cell loss . When used for phacoemulsification, AquaLase is most successful at treating soft to moderate density cataracts in humans and is not considered to be an appropriate measure of treatment for the removal of hard human lenses .…”

“…In vivo human phacoemulsification studies have also demonstrated that capsule washing is associated with equivalent or decreased endothelial cell loss . When used for phacoemulsification, AquaLase is most successful at treating soft to moderate density cataracts in humans and is not considered to be an appropriate measure of treatment for the removal of hard human lenses . As a result, AquaLase phacoemulsification may not offer any additional advantage over traditional phacoemulsification for the removal of average canine cataractous lens material.…”

“…Adjustable parameters include fluid pulse rate and pulse magnitude. This capsule washing technology has been proposed to pose a decreased risk of posterior capsule rupture, when compared with conventional phacoemulsification needles due to its smooth polymer tip, and decreased risk of thermal incisional and intraocular tissue damage from nonthermal, fluid‐based technology …”