Highly-sensitive pressure reading sensors constantly monitor intraocular pressure throughout the procedure, sending signals to the plates to adjust the inflow of fluid. Instead, the bag of BSS is gripped between two adjustable plates. Centurion uses Active fluidics, which means that gravity drip is not at play on this system. This has proven to be highly efficient in emulsifying dense cataracts using less power output.Īrguably one of the best features on Centurion is its fluidic technology. The Balanced Tip offers more effective cutting, with less movement at the incision. However, Centurion introduced the INTREPID Balanced Tip to the market (which is only available with Centurion). Centurion gives the option to use traditional/ longitudinal ultrasonic patterns or OZIL’s patented Torsional ultrasound, or a combination of both at the same time. What are the main differences between Centurion and Stellaris Elite?Ĭenturion carries over the powerful OZIL Phaco Technology from its predecessor (Alcon Infiniti), along with some significant upgrades. So let’s look at two big players in today’s market and look at their selling points. That’s pretty astonishing and heavily due to how sophisticated phaco technology has developed. Since the 90s, phaco has taken a drastic upturn and has become the primary method of cataract removal, resulting in a 98% success rate on all cataract surgery operations. Ultrasonic phacoemulsification was first introduced in the 60s, but it wasn’t until the 80s that it caught on as the primary method of cataract removal, and even then, there were still many skeptics. Phacoemulsification platforms are highly advanced pieces of medical equipment. Today, we wanted to do a quick comparison on two of the highest-rated phaco machines in today’s market, Alcon Centurion vs B&L Stellaris Elite.