Adaptive Vacuum Booster for Phacoemulsification Operations

Abstract

A phacoemulsification system and a method for controlling a surgical system, the method including: providing an ophthalmic surgical system comprising: a phacoemulsification probe having a needle at a distal end and an ultrasonic transducer, wherein the needle is configured to be inserted into an eye of a patient; an aspiration line, wherein the aspiration line is fluidly coupled with the needle; an aspiration pump; a control device configured for a user to control the aspiration pump; and a processor; obtaining a value of intraocular pressure (IOP) within the eye; receiving a trigger from a user of the ophthalmic surgical system; and in response to receiving the trigger, operating the aspiration pump at a higher aspiration rate, for a period of time, wherein the period of time is determined in accordance with the value of the IOP.

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