Steven H. Dewey, MD

Horizontal chopping is my preferred phaco technique because it works well for any density of nucleus, independent of pupil size.

In this video, Steven H. Dewey, MD, explains how to perform his phacoemulsification horizontal chop technique.

In this video, Steven H. Dewey, MD, explains a phacoemulsification flip modification for dense nuclei.

In this video, Steven H. Dewey, MD, discusses how to adapt a horizontal chop phacoemulsification technique to handle dense cataracts.

ROME — At the OSN Italy meeting, Steven H. Dewey, MD, speaks about second-wave hydrodissection as a way of removing cortex after femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery. His personal variant of this technique makes cortical removal even more consistent and efficient.

MILAN — At the OSN Italy meeting, Steven Dewey, MD, speaks about the advantages of the automated occlusion sensing technology of the WhiteStar Signature Pro phacoemulsification system (Johnson & Johnson Vision).

The number of instruments available for removal of subincisional cortex is a testimony to the challenge of this step of cataract surgery. As incisions and capsulotomies have become smaller, this region has become more sequestered. Whether the technique is bimanual, with separate instruments for the sideport and main incisions, or a technologically advanced steerable irrigation and aspiration, the fundamental principle of cortical re mov al has remained the same: aspiration.