Phacoemulsification

easyPhaco: Fluidics based on physics

The easyPhaco technology is developed for safe and efficient phacoemulsification. It is characterised by direct fragment followability, strong holdability and a stable anterior chamber (4).

Ophthalmic easyPhaco handpiece with slim metallic body and attached phaco tip for cataract surgery
Phacoemulsification

The principle behind easyPhaco

Direct fragment followability: The high vacuum setting and the wide infusion path of the easyTips create a direct flow to the tip. This results in a magnet-like attraction of the fragments.

Strong fragment holdability: The angled easyTip opening has been designed to hold fragments firmly at the tip.

U/S energy absorbed by the occluded fragments: Thanks to the strong holdability and the longitudinal movements of the easyTips, ultrasound is directed axially to the occluded fragments.

Smooth fragment aspiration: Following an occlusion break, the capillary aspiration path of the easyTips provides continuous aspiration. Thanks to the high vacuum created, the fragments are efficiently aspirated.

Stable anterior chamber: The infusion capacity is several times higher than the aspiration, enabling the intraocular pressure to be maintained for a stable anterior chamber.

ophthalmologist in action with the instrument easyphaco handpiece
graphic of the functional flow how easyphaco with full aspiration works
EasyPhaco graphic showing full vacuum at the tip enabling stable, magnet-like holdability of lens material
EasyPhaco graphic showing full vacuum with ultrasound energy absorbed by the occluded lens fragment at the tip
Diagram of easyPhaco principle showing full vacuum, capillary aspiration path, and fine emulsification with continuous aspiration
EasyPhaco graphic showing full vacuum with limited outflow and strong inflow, supporting a stable anterior chamber
Oertli community

Why easyPhaco is made for demanding cataracts

«Many of my patients have hard cataract. I accustomed to use quick phaco surgery with high parameters. The Oertli surgery platform gives me the confidence to work efficiently with this hard cataracts and good fluidics. Thanks Oertli.» (D)


Dr. Mahmoud Genaidy
Minia University, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt


Portrait of Dr Mahmoud Genaidy from Minia University, Egypt, smiling and wearing a suit against a dark background
easyPhaco handpiece

Titanium handpiece.
Lightweight feel.

With an external diameter of 13 mm, an internal infusion line and a low weight of 42 grams, the titanium easyPhaco handpiece has set the standard since 2002. The handpiece has six piezo crystals. The five rubber rings on the handpiece make it comfortable to hold.

Lightweight ophthalmic surgical handpiece with detachable tip, weighing 42 grams
Phaco essentials

Connecting skills with technology.

ophthalmologist in action with the instrument easyphaco handpiece
Phaco tip centred in capsulotomy for stable lens fragmentation

Precision in cataract surgery depends on a seamless connection between surgeon and technology. The easyPhaco handpiece with six piezo crystals and the angled easyTips form this essential link for phacoemulsification.

easyPhaco in practice

Proper hydrodissection

Only a proper hydrodissection releases the lens until it can be fully rotated. Once mobile, you can use your preferred technique to start, stop and chop or divide and conquer.

animation of a human eye how easyphaco works while surgery
easyPhaco in practice

Turn the bevel sideways

Rethink your habits: Turn the bevel sideways to reach full occlusion. Holding the bevel at 11 or 1 o'clock towards the fragment provides high performance.

animation of a human eye how easyphaco with change tips works while surgery
easyPhaco in practice

Stay in the center

easyPhaco allows you to work at a safe distance from the capsular bag. The high vacuum setting and the wide infusion path of the easyTips create a direct flow to the tip. This results in a magnet-like attraction of the fragments while the capillary aspiration path porvides continuous aspiration.

animation of a human eye how easyphaco works while surgery
Expert insights

easyPhaco in challenging cases

Gain valuable insights from authentic surgical scenarios. Dr. Markus Schranz demonstrates why easyPhaco is his gold standard — from managing dense nuclei to mastering soft lenses and executing the phaco chop technique.

Dr Markus Schranz presenting easyPhaco in challenging cases during a booth talk
Deep dive

See easyPhaco in action

Phacoemulsification on hard cataracts performed by Dr Fernando Aguilera, Instituto de Ojos Mexicali, with surgical close up
Dr Suhas Haldipurkar explaining management of hard nucleus using easyTip 2.8 mm
Prof Arnd Gandorfer discussing fluidics in cataract surgery, safe and efficient phaco
easyPhaco in theory chapter 1
easyPhaco practical use chapter 2
FAQ

In a nutshell about phacoemulsification

In focus

Selected innovations of the OS 4 Up

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    Maintain IOP with Dynamic infusion

    Dynamic infusion extends traditional Passive and Active infusion through adaptive IOP management. Discover how it compensates for intraocular pressure changes, helping keep IOP settings near physiological levels.

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  • Master fluidics with a three pump system

    The OS 4 Up combines three pump systems on a single platform: Peristaltic, Venturi and SPEEP. This gives surgeons the flexibility to choose the fluidics principle that best matches their preferred technique and intraoperative handling.

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  • PACS: Adaptive phaco control

    By detecting resistance at the phaco tip and adjusting energy delivery in real time, it contributes to precise, controlled and efficient work under stable chamber conditions.

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