Surgical steps of phacoemulsification-
1. Clear corneal incision
2. Continuous curvilinear capsulorrhexis (CCC)
3. Hydro dissection (separation of capsule from the cortex)
4. Hydro delineation (injecting fluid between the nucleus and epinuclear lens substance)
5. Nucleus emulsification - by divide and conquer technique (four quadrant cracking)
6. Aspiration of cortex
7. Implantation of foldable IOL with injector system
Reference:
1. Comprehensive ophthalmology, A K Khurana, 7th edition, P. No. 211