Using an intraocular stroboscope for phacoemulsifier surgical device visualization

Abstract

A device for intraocular surgery includes a handle, a needle, and a stroboscopic illumination device. The handle includes a vibrator that is configured to vibrate at a first frequency in response to a signal received from an oscillator. The needle is mechanically coupled with the vibrator and is configured to be inserted into an eye and to apply vibrations of the vibrator to the eye for emulsifying tissue. The stroboscopic illumination device is coupled with the needle and is configured to output stroboscopic light pulses at a second frequency that is set based on the first frequency, for visualizing at least a portion of the eye during emulsification by the needle.

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