2972: after GATT why the vitreous prolapse? We have a true surgical mystery in this case, and we need the … More
Author: 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.
2971: Canaloplasty, Trabeculotomy & Phaco
2971: Canaloplasty, Trabeculotomy & Phaco Combining phacoemulsification with ab-interno canaloplasty and trabeculotomy offers an elegant, blebless approach to simultaneously treating … More
2970: cataract in congenital glaucoma eye
2970: cataract in congenital glaucoma eye Cataract surgery in an eye with congenital glaucoma and multiple prior surgeries is a … More
2969: effect of scleral spacers on presbyopia
2969: effect of scleral spacers on presbyopia This patient’s pursuit of spectacle independence via radial keratotomy, PRK for the subsequent … More
2968: Challenging Capsulorhexis white double rhexis
2968: Challenging Capsulorhexis white double rhexis A double rhexis technique is a vital safety maneuver when managing a tense white … More
2967: Podcast 169: Ed Anderson MD
2967: Podcast 169: Ed Anderson MD Our guest is Dr Ed Anderson, a prominent ophthalmologist from Durban, South Africa who … More
2966: resident case of pseudo-exfoliation
2966: resident case of pseudo-exfoliation This case features an anonymous resident surgeon tackling a classic and often tough scenario: cataract … More
2965: traumatic zonulopathy noted pre-op
2965: traumatic zonulopathy noted pre-op This case emphasizes the critical importance of a thorough preoperative evaluation. At the slit-lamp microscope, … More
2964: fixing a closed pupil from uveitis
2964: fixing a closed pupil from uveitis This case presents a severe case of pupillary occlusion (seclusio and occlusio pupillae) … More
2963: combo GATT and drug delivery device for glaucoma
2963: combo GATT & drug delivery device for glaucoma This case illustrates an innovative, stand-alone combination approach to managing open-angle … More
2962: this IOL optic can be easily ripped
2962: this IOL optic can be easily ripped (LAL) This case highlights a unique and highly useful surgical pearl when … More
2961: Aphakic for three months
2961: Aphakic for three months This case demonstrates a challenging scenario where a patient has been left aphakic for three … More
2960: Podcast 168: Durval Carvalho Jr MD
2960: Podcast 168: Durval Carvalho Jr MD Our guest is Dr. Durval Carvalho Jr., a former president of the Brazilian … More
2959: this is proof that you must learn phaco chop
2959: this is proof that you must learn phaco chop What does it take to finally transition from divide-and-conquer to … More
2958: pseudophakic pupillary membrane
2958: pseudophakic pupillary membrane How would you resolve this tough case of a dense, fibrotic pupillary membrane in a pseudophakic … More
2957: great improvement after 100 more cases
2957: great improvement after 100 more cases How much difference can 100 cases make in your surgical career? In this … More
2956: viscoelastic pressure wave for MSICS
2956: viscoelastic pressure wave for MSICS How do you safely and efficiently deliver the lens nucleus during Manual Small Incision … More
2955: micro-spherophakia cataract case
2955: micro-spherophakia cataract case What are your surgical strategies when managing a cataract in an eye with microspherophakia? In this … More
2954: Quiz: Help solve this mystery bleeding
2954: Quiz: Help solve this mystery bleeding Why did this intraoperative hemorrhage occur during an otherwise routine cataract surgery? In … More
2953: Podcast 167: Prof Dr Burkhard Dick
2953: Podcast 167: Prof Dr Burkhard Dick Professor Dr. Burkhard Dick, President of the ESCRS, is a pioneering ophthalmic surgeon … More
2952: you’ve learned D&C, now it’s time to chop
2952: you’ve learned D&C, now time to chop Once you have mastered the divide-and-conquer technique, it is time to take … More
2951: oblique chop technique
2951: Oblique chop technique Mastering phaco chop is all about understanding the mechanical forces used to split a dense nucleus. … More
2950: Quiz: Why sudden miosis and AC shallowing?
2950: Quiz: Why sudden miosis and AC shallowing? It’s time for another CataractQuiz™, and this one features a critical teaching … More
2949 opaque cornea with a surprise inside
2949: Opaque cornea with a surprise inside Operating on an eye with an opaque cornea is challenging enough, but sometimes … More
2948: four point IOL suture fixation
2948: four point IOL suture fixation When capsular support is completely missing, securing a stable intraocular lens requires a strategy … More
2947: DMEK made easy (with practice)
2947: DMEK made easy (with practice) Learning to perform DMEK (Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty) is actually easier than learning cataract … More
2946: Podcast 166: Tim Steinemann MD
Sometimes you are fortunate to have that one clinical professor in your training who teaches you so much outside of … More
2945: resident conquers Morgagnian cataract
2945: resident conquers Morgagnian cataract In this milestone case, a resident surgeon successfully navigates the complexities of a morgagnian cataract. … More
2944: traumatic cataract with tough surprise
This complex traumatic cataract case begins with the challenge of posterior synechiae, which must be lysed to visualize the underlying … More
2943: Quiz: Which way to pull the rhexis?
To perform the Little rescue technique for a run-out capsulorhexis, the surgeon must first flatten the anterior chamber by removing … More
2942: Quiz: What just happened here?
In this challenging scenario, the surgeon inserts infusion to attempt a hydro-implantation of the IOL but then a distinct line … More
2941: succeeding with challenging K-Pro cases
The Boston K-Pro provides a revolutionary solution for patients suffering from repeated corneal graft failures or severe ocular surface disease. … More
2940: Zonulopathy with subluxed cataract
This video features a challenging case of global zonulopathy where the lens stability is severely compromised. When zonular weakness is … More
2939: Podcast 165: Jonathan Woolfson MD
Imagine starting from the bottom and then building a large eye institute with 13 locations in multiple states. That is … More
2938: resident conquers this white cataract
For a resident surgeon, being confronted with a dense white cataract, the stakes are high. The lack of a red … More
2937: peeling a posterior capsule plaque
Peeling a posterior capsule plaque is a high-stakes maneuver that requires a delicate touch and steady nerves. These plaques are … More
2936: uveitic cataract with collapsed AC
Performing cataract surgery in a uveitic eye with a collapsed anterior chamber is one of the most demanding scenarios in … More
2935: Quiz: What is wrong with this IOL?
Look carefully at this title picture and ask yourself: What is wrong with this IOL? Clearly, it is dislocated and … More
2934: ectopia lentis et pupillae
Ectopia Lentis et Pupillae is a rare, autosomal recessive condition primarily linked to mutations in the ADAMTSL4 gene located on … More
2933: anterior segment reconstruction
This is a very difficult case of a patient with complete opacification of the cornea, a prior failed corneal transplant, … More
2932: Podcast 164: Dan Reinstein MD
Our podcast guest is Dr Dan Reinstein, a London-based refractive surgeon, physicist, and professional jazz saxophonist who pioneered high-frequency digital … More
2931: young registrar meets Argentinan flag
In this classic teaching moment, a registrar fails to decompress the capsular bag of an intumescent white cataract. Upon the … More
2930: Yamane SFIOL in Marfan Syndrome
In a patient with Marfan syndrome who is completely aphakic and lacks any capsular support, the Yamane intrascleral haptic fixation … More
2929: problem with femto laser white cataract
In the management of an intumescent white cataract, some surgeons like to use the femtosecond laser to create a the … More
2928: flip nucleus to break fibrous plate
Managing a dense brunescent cataract requires a strategic shift in orientation when traditional chopping fails to penetrate the leathery posterior … More
2927: four great pearls for PXF cases
Four surgical pearls to assist in cataract surgery in pseudo-exfoliation eyes Managing cataract surgery in patients with pseudo exfoliation syndrome, … More
2926: PDEK graft preparation technique
From our podcast yesterday, we explore the surgical pearls for preparing a Pre-Descemet’s Endothelial Keratoplasty (PDEK) graft using the refined … More
2925: Podcast 163: Dinh Thi Hoang Anh MD and Yury Kalinnikov MD
Ophthalmologists are realizing that for lamellar corneal transplantation, PDEK (Pre-Descemet’s Endothelial Keratoplasty) is better than DMEK, which is better than … More
2924: surprise posterior capsule plaque
In this challenging case involving a dense brunescent nucleus, we are met with an unexpected hurdle after the lens material … More
2923: careful with dimple down incisions
Creating a clear corneal incision requires a precise approach to ensure the wound is self sealing and stable throughout the … More