2238: this resident is in danger

We receive about 30 to 50 videos from surgeons every week and from those, we can only pick a few … More

2236: pre-chop the nucleus for MSICS

CataractCoach recommends that all cataract surgeons learn how to perform MSICS and we even have a video dedicated to showing … More

2235: Cataract Quiz: What are these lines?

This is a routine case and there is a nice incision, a great capsulorhexis, and the cataract was removed efficiently. … More

2234: Preserflo glaucoma drainage device

Our guest surgeon performs an innovative glaucoma surgery where he implants the Preserflo glaucoma drainage device is implanted, a scleral … More

2233: you start to chop & the rhexis moves

Yesterday’s informative CataractCoach podcast featured Dr Gary Wörtz and we spoke about a challenging case that he recently completed. This … More

2232: Podcast 64: Gary Wörtz MD

Dr Gary Wörtz is a cataract and refractive surgeon in Kentucky, USA where he is busy clinically and an Associate … More

2231: catarata blanca-fibrosa

This patient has a dense white cataract but in addition there is fibrosis of the anterior capsule. You can see … More

2230: phaco carousel spins round & round

By adjusting the phaco tip position and with appropriate fluidic settings, we can make the nucleus spin round and round … More

2229: posterior capsulorhexis for a plaque

This patient has a dense white cataract and when it is removed there is a focal plaque on the posterior … More

2226: angle gonio before & after surgery

Among the best ways of addressing narrow angles in patients with some degree of cataract development is doing cataract surgery. … More

2225: Podcast 63: Cynthia Matossian MD

Dr Cynthia Matossian founded Matossian Eye Associates which grew into a large practice and then was transferred to an even … More

2224: using 10 capsular/iris hooks!

This patient has severe pseudo-exfoliation with almost zero capsular support. When the surgeon attempts to start the capsulorhexis, the entire … More

2223: Quiz: Why did this IOL decenter?

Cataract Quiz: Wht did this IOL decenter? And how can you fix this without an IOL exchange? Look carefully! video … More

2222: Quiz: what’s your approach?

This patient was sent to you for cataract surgery. What is going on here? What is your approach? Look carefully … More

2221: bladeless goniotomy with SION

This new SION device is purported to be a bladeless method of performing a goniotomy surgery using a specialized instrument. … More

2220: early cataracts in myopic patients

I’m sure you have noticed that myopic patients tend to develop cataracts earlier in life compared to their emmetropic and … More

2219: it’s ok to cut the capsule with scissors

This is a challenging case of a white cataract where the capsulorhexis has a tendency to run out. Our guest … More

2218: Podcast 62: Kendall Donaldson MD

Dr Kendall Donaldson is professor of ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami (Florida, USA) and director … More

2217: now you notice capsular wrinkles…

Sometimes with white cataracts, it can be difficult to notice subtle signs during the pre-operative exam and consultation. In this … More

2216: Implantable Mini Telescope IMT

This patient has severe macular degeneration which has rendered the central visual acuity to 20/200 or worse. Our guest surgeon … More

2215: cortex removal without IA probe

Our guest surgeon is highly experienced and he does something that I’ve seen other Brazilian surgeons do: avoid using the … More

2214: nucleo-fractis is tough with soft PSC

Posterior Sub-Capsular (PSC) cataracts are often very soft with very little nuclear density. This makes dividing the nucleus in the … More

2213: LAL haptic breaks the capsular bag

In this case, our guest surgeon performs a routine cataract surgery but then when he is implanting the LAL+ Light … More

2212: What refractive target is best?

Yesterday’s CataractCoach Podcast featured Dr Steven Schallhorn and it was a fascinating discussion that taught me so much. Using a … More

2211: Podcast 61: Steve Schallhorn MD

I first met Steve Schallhorn MD about 30 years ago when he was a cornea / refractive fellow at USC … More

2210: effective draping for cataract surgery

Our guest surgeon uses a technique that is very similar to what we do in our surgery center in Beverly … More

2208: reverse soft shell OVD technique

Our guest surgeon says that this technique has a 100% success rate in preventing the Argentinian Flag Sign of capsular … More

2207: cataract surgery with coloboma

In this tough case the patient has a visually significant cataract but also a congenital coloboma which you can see … More

2206: why not use the laser for incisions?

This patient is having cataract surgery with the assistance of the femtosecond laser. The surgeon has elected to use the … More

2205: Diamond Keratomes are Best

I have been a strong proponent of using diamond keratomes for more than 20 years. They are honed from gem … More

2204: Podcast 60: Ronald Yeoh MD

It has been a true pleasure to know Dr Ronald Yeoh for the last two decades as a brilliant colleague, … More

2203: Full 90 min Best of Cataract Coach

This is the FULL 90 minute compilation video from our amazing Best of Cataract Coach instructional course at the ASCRS … More

2202: brunescent cataract phaco

Our guest surgeon does a great job of phaco with this truly dense, brunescent cataract. This video includes the pre-op … More

2201: moving beyond divide & conquer

Like most modern day cataract surgeons, the first phaco nucleo-fractis technique that I learned was divide and conquer. It is … More

2200: How do you fix this dislocated IOL?

This patient was referred to you for a “slightly dislocated IOL” and this is what you see. There is a … More

2199: Quiz: What just happened here?

Look carefully at the picture here and tell me, what is that line? What just happened here? Why? What is … More

2198: piggyback IOL with a surgical PI

This patient had cataract surgery performed elsewhere which resulted in an unwanted refractive outcome with an IOL power that was … More

2197: Podcast 59: Steve Silverstein MD

Dr Steve Silverstein is an ophthalmologist who has been involved in countless clinical trials in ophthalmology, from new IOLs to … More

2196: pupilloplasty using cerclage suture

Yesterday’s video featured a simplified pupilloplasty technique using the 4-throw method from Dr Amar Agarwal which really makes it easy. … More

2195: phaco & pupilloplasty in a PKP eye

This patient is undergoing combined cataract surgery and pupilloplasty in this eye which had a prior penetrating keratoplasty (corneal transplant). … More

2194: Best of Cataract Coach: Case 8

Case 8. We had an amazing turnout at our Best of Cataract Coach instructional course at the ASCRS meeting in … More

2193: Best of Cataract Coach: Case 7

Case 7. We had an amazing turnout at our Best of Cataract Coach instructional course at the ASCRS meeting in … More

2192: Best of Cataract Coach: Case 6

Case 6. We had an amazing turnout at our Best of Cataract Coach instructional course at the ASCRS meeting in … More

2191: Best of Cataract Coach: Case 5

Case 5. We had an amazing turnout at our Best of Cataract Coach instructional course at the ASCRS meeting in … More

2190: Podcast 58: Lisa Arbisser MD

Dr Lisa Arbisser is an outstanding expert in complex cataract cases and she has been so influential in teaching thousands … More

2189: Best of Cataract Coach: Case 4

Case 4. We had an amazing turnout at our Best of Cataract Coach instructional course at the ASCRS meeting in … More