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Category: capsulorhexis

1715: capsulorhexis right up against iris

For a case like this where the pupil is mid-dilated to about 5 mm in diameter, be sure to make … More

small pupil cataract surgery

1712: fibrotic anterior capsule will not tear

This patient sustained ocular trauma which resulted in a white cataract as well as fibrosis of the anterior lens capsule. … More

fibrotic capsule

1710: this radialized capsulorhexis is stuck

This resident is just hitting his/her stride and has done more than 100 cataract surgeries at this point. This started … More

iatrogenic, resident cataract surgery, run-out capsulorhexis

1709: save this run out capsulorhexis

This guest surgeon does a great job of managing this run out capsulorhexis. It extends all the way to the … More

run-out capsulorhexis

1687: ensuring capsular overlap of optic

In cataract surgery we are taking out a 4 to 5 mm thick human crystalline lens and replacing it with … More

capsulorhexis, zepto

1655: massaging the intumescent lens

The liquefied lens cortex in an intumescent white cataract creates increased pressure within the capsular bag and this can lead … More

intumescent, white cataracts

1654: this capsulorhexis will radialize

Looking at this picture, the capsulorhexis appears to be proceeding well. It is round and intact and the resident is … More

capsulorhexis, resident cataract surgery

1653: two cataract surgeons walk into…

It is truly an honor to perform cataract surgery on the eyes of fellow ophthalmologists and I have been blessed … More

fellow ophthalmologist

1648: cystotome needle decompression

This resident surgeon does a great job on this white cataract case where he performs needle decompression of the intumescent … More

intumescent, white cataract

1639: intumescent & pressurized cataract

Increasing lens thickness indicates danger in cataract surgery because liquefied lens cortex can pressurize the capsular bag, increasing the risk … More

intumescent, white cataract, zepto

1636: capsulorhexis challenges

This video features some challenges that I faced during capsulorhexis creation in seemingly routine cataract cases. Yes, even experts with … More

capsulorhexis

1609: Curriculum Lesson 7: Capsulorhexis

The capsulorhexis. One of my favorite parts of cataract surgery and one of the hardest steps to learn. When you … More

capsulorhexis, curriculum

1579: phaco through small capsulorhexis

The double capsulorhexis technique is very useful for intumescent white cataracts because it allows us to safely decompress the capsular … More

capsulorhexis, double rhexis, milky white cataract

1562: capsulorhexis considerations

As a beginning surgeon, the capsulorhexis is one of the hardest steps of cataract surgery to learn. The anterior capsule … More

capsulorhexis

1535: resident capsulorhexis rescue

Learning the capsulorhexis is one of the toughest steps of cataract surgery. In this case, a resident surgeon encounters a … More

resident cataract surgery, run-out capsulorhexis

1523: Zepto for intumescent cataracts

We have seen the videos before where the Argentinian Flag sign develops instantly as the anterior lens capsule splits uncontrollably. … More

intumescent, white cataract, zepto

1521: when the anterior capsule wrinkles…

Wrinkling of the anterior capsule during the performance of the capsulorhexis can be concerning because it indicates that zonular support … More

complete cataract case, loose zonular support, weak zonular support

1515: expert management of DWC

DWC stands for dense white cataract and in this case, that is exactly what we have. In addition, the anterior … More

dense white cataract

1513: white cataract with fibrotic capsule

Our expert surgeon today shows us an approach to a white cataract with a fibrotic anterior lens capsule. This will … More

capsule scarring, fibrotic capsule, white cataract

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

capsulorhexis, MSICS

1457: small capsulorhexis leads to trouble

This is another case where the capsulorhexis is about 4 mm in diameter and this causes a complication where the … More

capsulorhexis, cataract surgery

1456: operating through a small rhexis

Keep in mind the dimensions of the typical cataractous lens: about 9-10 mm in diameter and then about 4-5 mm … More

capsulorhexis, cataract surgery

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

capsulorhexis

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

argentinian flag, white cataract

1420: cystotome capsulorhexis

Beginning residents are amazed when they see that a complete capsulorhexis can be completed with just a cystotome. Using just … More

capsulorhexis, cystotome

1418: advantages of Zepto capsulotomy

There are many ways of performing the steps of cataract surgery. We can do the capsulorhexis / capsulotomy with a … More

capsulorhexis, zepto

1416: capsulorhexis enlargement

There are times when we want to make a small initial capsulorhexis and then enlarge it later to a more … More

double rhexis, enlarge capsulorhexis

1415: white cataract needle decompression

For intumescent white cataracts, it can be helpful to decompress the capsular bag using a needle and aspiration/suction from a … More

needle decompression, white cataracts

1414: white cataract, small capsulorhexis

A small capsulorhexis can pose a big challenge during cataract surgery. Keep in mind that a typical human cataractous crystalline … More

capsulorhexis, white cataract

1400: handling the run-out capsulorhexis

The capsulorhexis has a tendency to run-out if the anterior lens capsule is insufficiently flattened, if there is any posterior … More

capsulorhexis

1389: posterior capsulorhexis optic capture

Our guest surgeon performs cataract surgery for this 5 year old child with galactosemia and he uses pearls learned from … More

posterior capsulorhexis

1387: Zepto Precision Pulse Capsulotomy

The Zepto device uses a brief pulse of electricity to instantly create a precision capsulotomy in the anterior lens capsule. … More

capsulorhexis

1362: keratome to start the capsulorhexis

Our guest surgeon has an interesting technique where he uses the keratome to start the capsulorhexis. This saves a step … More

capsulorhexis

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

capsular tear, capsulorhexis, white cataract

1340: plan your rhexis to avoid opacities

Yesterday’s video (#1339) showed how to move cortical opacities from the path of the capsulorhexis by pushing the liquefied lens … More

capsulorhexis, cortical cataract

1339: you can move cortical spokes

Cortical lens opacities tend to block the red reflex which can make capsulorhexis creation more difficult. Since these cortical spokes … More

capsulorhexis, cortical cataract

1322: femtosecond laser or forceps?

Look carefully at this title photo and tell me which eye had a capsulorhexis with forceps and which eye had … More

capsulorhexis, femto laser

1310: why the capsulorhexis matters

The capsulorhexis is a critical step of cataract surgery for two main reasons: it creates a stable and strong opening … More

capsulorhexis

1303: white cataract double capsulorhexis

This video shows the use of 23g or 25g forceps to create the capsulorhexis via the paracentesis incision. This allows … More

double rhexis, white cataract

1294: capsulorhexis in a 5 year old child

The lens capsule changes in elasticity over our lives: it is far more elastic in youth than it is in … More

capsulorhexis, pediatric cataract

1268: posterior capsulorhexis behind IOL

We have shown previous cases of posterior capsulorhexis here and here and in both this was performed prior to IOL … More

posterior capsulorhexis, posterior subcapsular

1258: OSN NY managing capsular issues

This talk is one of my lectures from the OSN NY 2021 meeting. This is the Ocular Surgery News meeting … More

capsular tear, capsule rupture, OSN NY, toric IOL

1255: does rhexis morphology matter?

Does the shape of the capsulorhexis matter? We are accustomed to making a 5 to 5.5 diameter capsulorhexis that is … More

capsulorhexis

1240: resident double rhexis technique

For a white cataract, particularly a pressurized and intumescent white cataract, the double capsulorhexis technique is very helpful to avoid … More

double rhexis, resident cataract surgery, white cataract

1237: leave your signature on every case

Taking pride in your work is critical for success. You need to put the effort to do a beautiful job … More

cataract surgery, complete cataract case, surgical signature

1226: primary posterior capsulorhexis

There are some cases where it is preferable to make a primary posterior capsulorhexis at the time of cataract surgery … More

posterior capsulorhexis, posterior subcapsular

1222: traumatic cataract capsule fibrosis

Our guest surgeon has a very interesting case to share. This patient sustained a traumatic injury many years ago and … More

capsule scarring, fibrotic capsule, traumatic cataract, white cataract

1220: white cataract phaco puncture

This is a resident case of an intumescent white cataract. We have covered this topic many times and the theme … More

capsulorhexis, intumescent, white cataract

1205: how to perfect your capsulorhexis

The capsulorhexis is crucial in cataract surgery because it gives capsular integrity during nucleus and cortex removal and also provides … More

capsulorhexis

1198: run-out rhexis leads to vitreous

The capsulorhexis is a very important part of the cataract surgery because it ensures compartmentalization of the eye during phacoemulsification … More

anterior vitrectomy, run-out capsulorhexis, sulcus IOL

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