Weak zonular support makes cataract surgery far more challenging and increases the potential risks such as vitreous prolapse, retained lens … More
Category: capsule issues
1474: ASCRS case 5: when & how CTRs
Capsular tension rings (CTRs) are important devices that can facilitate cataract surgery in cases where the zonular support is weak … More
1465: MSICS: bailout for rhexis runout
MSICS can be a great way to rescue a very difficult case. We recently presented a video of a master … More
1453: Quiz: What is your next step?
This is a tough case where the nucleus is very dense and difficult to chop, but the bigger challenge is … More
1444: the patient moved during the rhexis
As I am performing the capsulorhexis, the patient unexpectedly moved and there is a run-out of the capsule tear. The … More
1439: save this case of capsule rupture
Our guest ophthalmologist is Dr Cathy McCabe from Florida, USA and she is truly a master surgeon, having done tens … More
1437: another dropping nucleus!
We just featured a similar complication two days ago in video 1435, so why are we showing another dropping nucleus? … More
1436: recover from Argentinian Flag Sign
The complication of uncontrolled splitting of the anterior lens capsule in an intumescent white cataract is something that all cataract … More
1411: how much capsule polishing to do?
Capsule polishing to remove tiny residual bits of lens material is frequently done in cataract surgery. We have asked our … More
1409: vitreous prolapse into the AC
An anonymous surgeon submitted this video and I knew that I had to share it with our fans. Every surgeon … More
1408: the posterior capsule is ruptured
Look carefully at the title picture and you will see that the posterior capsule is ruptured and it appears to … More
1390: CTR insertion with cortex in bag
It is easiest to insert the capsular tension ring (CTR) when the capsular bag is completely empty of lens material. … More
1385: Quiz: you notice this after draping
Quiz time! You have this patient scheduled for routine cataract surgery. Nothing out of the ordinary was noted at the … More
1379: converting from phaco to MSICS
If the posterior capsule ruptures while you have most of the nucleus still inside the eye, the best decision may … More
1374: how do you remove this spot?
This is a complete cataract case where I find a small central opacity on the posterior capsule. It is on … More
1373: Quiz: what are these opacities?
This is a complete cataract case with a quiz: watch the video (it is brief) and tell me what you … More
1365: suture fixated Cionni Ring (CTR)
This patient sustained ocular trauma which resulted in a traumatic cataract and loss of about 5 to 6 clock hours … More
1352: capsular tension rings: when & how
This is my presentation for today, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the Hawaiian Eye Meeting and it is a concise … More
1351: techniques for white cataracts
This is the talk that I am giving today, Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Hawaiian Eye meeting. It’s a … More
1345: capsulorhexis split – now what?
This patient has a white cataract and this resident is able to perform a successful capsulorhexis after staining with trypan … More