1096: converting from phaco to ECCE

Uday Devgan MD, , , , , ,

There are rare times when it becomes important to convert from phaco to manual extra-capsular cataract extraction. This is one of those cases. The ominous sign is the hole punch which means that the posterior capsule is likely ruptured at this point. How do you convert to ECCE and rescue this case?

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Published by Uday Devgan MD

Professor Uday Devgan MD is a Los Angeles Cataract Surgeon who authors CataractCoach.com to teach the best techniques of Cataract Surgery to Eye Surgeons from around the world.