Hearing loss and phacoemulsification

Abstract

Phacoemulsification systems with console-generated, low-frequency tones were audible to ophthalmologists with common types of sensorineural hearing loss.

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“…As a result, the industry became better aware of the need for any cataract surgeon with hearing loss to select and adjust the appropriate supplemental, low-frequency, console-generated tones produced, so the various signals indicating foot pedal position, fluidic performance, and ultrasonic delivery during surgery were audible. 6 These consolegenerated tones improved both surgeon comfort and patient safety and are now standard on phacoemulsification platforms.…”