Yesterday’s outstanding CataractCoach Podcast featured Dr Juan Batlle who explained the Blanco-Puncture technique that he learned from Argentinian surgeon Dr Ariel Blanco. This is a method of decompressing an intumescent white cataract in order to neutralize the pressure gradient and prevent the dreaded Argentinian flag sign complication. This method uses a small gauge needle to decompress the lens capsule BEFORE creating a paracentesis or the main incision. I have not yet tried this technique, but after seeing this video, I am looking forward to seeing if this is the ultimate solution. Have you tried this method before? Please comment below.
