C
ataract surgery, the most com-
monly performed surgical pro-
cedure in the world, is also the
most refined, home to more innovative
products than perhaps any surgical spe-
cialty. Cataract surgeons welcome with
open arms any product that makes sur-
gery safer, faster or more efficient.
"In the world of ophthalmology, it is
very exciting as new technology is
developed to assist the surgeon in mak-
ing a patient's outcome more accurate
than ever," says Claire Kowalski, RN,
MSN, the clinical director of the Texas
Eye Surgery Center in Hurst, Texas.
We visited with the heads of some of
the nation's leading eye surgical centers
to compile this roundup of products that save time and improve outcomes.
— Dan O'Connor
1. Cleaning lumened devices. For post-surgical cleaning of instruments and tubing,
such as phaco handpieces, vitrectomy cutters and I/A tubing, a popular choice for our
panelists is the QuickRinse Instrument Rinse System. QuickRinse uses pressurized water
and air to rinse lumened devices. Unlike with a syringe, QuickRinse provides consistent
rinsing pressure regardless of the operator and eliminates hand fatigue associated with
repetitive syringe use.
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INNOVATION
9 Cataract Products
That Pay Off in Efficiency
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN
