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Category: Cataract Surgery Techniques

1719: Crater Chop Technique

This resident cataract surgery case shows the crater chop technique where a central section of the nucleus is bowled out … More

phaco chop, resident cataract surgery

1706: Approach to the Gummy Nucleus

This patient has a large cortical opacity in the central visual axis which is distorting the vision tremendously. So while … More

complete cataract case, soft cataract

1695: why I am doing stop and chop?

If phaco chop is so amazing, then why am I doing stop and chop in this case? Answer is in … More

stop and chop cataract surgery

1692: tailor your technique to your population

I am a strong advocate of learning all different techniques of phaco and nucleo-fractis because I want to have all … More

flip and chop

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

1682: what is your approach to chemosis?

Chemosis. It happens to all of us. Just a slight cut of the conjunctiva and the balanced salt solution will … More

chemosis

1673: lift the iris in a small pupil case

For patients with smaller pupils, such as this case with about a 4 mm pupil diameter, I tend not to … More

small pupil cataract surgery

1661: X-NIT simplifies Yamane IOL fixation

Our guest surgeon has developed a novel technique for simplifying the Yamane IOL scleral fixation procedure. Typically with the Yamane … More

scleral fixated IOL, yamane

1632: sphincterotomy & bag handle

The two techniques shown in this video have not been previously featured on CataractCoach and since they are from the … More

small pupil cataract surgery, weak zonular support

1621: is it ok to do phaco in the AC?

Many years ago when phaco techniques were first being developed, some surgeons elected to do phaco in the anterior chamber. … More

anterior chamber phaco, endothelial

1601: cataract skills after 1600 cases

Yesterday was video number 1600 which means that we have featured a new video/post every day for the past 1600 … More

cataract surgery

1596: resident divide and conquer

While I prefer variations of phaco chop for most of my cataract surgery cases, residents typically start learning cataract surgery … More

divide-and-conquer, resident cataract surgery

1580: phaco surgeon does great MSICS

Our guest surgeon is a very experienced cataract surgeon and an expert at phaco, but he has decided to perform … More

dense white cataract, MSICS

1576: three techniques of nucleus division

Our guest surgeon today is a young resident from Brazil who sent in a video showing him performing three different … More

divide-and-conquer, phaco chop, stop and chop cataract surgery

1531: what happened to bimanual phaco?

Many of our surgeons use bimanual irrigation/aspiration during cataract surgery and certainly all retina surgeons perform bimanual vitrectomy, so what … More

bimanual phaco

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

1505: single-handed phaco technique

A generation ago, the most common technique for phaco cataract surgery was to use a single incision and a single-hand … More

cataract surgery, single handed phaco

1495: another resident stop-and-chop

This is case number 22 for a beginning surgeon who is learning stop-and-chop. If this newbie can learn this technique, … More

resident cataract surgery, stop and chop cataract surgery

1494: resident stop-and-chop review

This anonymous resident is performing case number 128 of her/his career using the stop-and-chop technique. If you are a surgeon … More

resident cataract surgery, stop and chop cataract surgery

1493: stop-and-chop technique

Our guest surgeon does a beautiful job demonstrating the stop-and-chop phaco technique. We have featured this technique many times before … More

stop and chop cataract surgery

1402: phaco-section in MSICS

We have already explained the benefits of learning MSICS (manual small-incision cataract surgery) and I always encourage my USA colleagues … More

MSICS, nucleo-fractis

1401: nucleus division with weak zonules

Our guest surgeon shows two techniques that can be useful in cases where the zonular support is weak. There is … More

nucleo-fractis, weak zonular support

1382: hyper mature cataract MSICS

In an eye with a truly dense, hyper-mature cataract, MSICS (manual small incision cataract surgery) can be a better option … More

dense cataract, MSICS

1370: video contest PLUS bonus video

First let me tell you about the amazing bonus clip that is at the end of this video — it … More

video contest

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

compilation, white cataract

1333: pre-chopper for nucleus division

The pre-chopper is an instrument with two blades which are shaped like paddles and they are embedded into the nucleus … More

cataract surgery, pre-chop

1324: even smaller incision MSICS

In this video our guest surgeon bisects the nucleus in the anterior chamber before manually extracting each half, thus allowing … More

MSICS, SICS

1323: USA surgeons must learn MSICS

Ophthalmology residency training programs have changed over the past two decades in the way that cataract surgery is taught. Twenty … More

MSICS, SICS

1321: challenging cataract cases keynote

I was recently honored with another named, keynote lecture. This invitation was from the Hyderabad Ophthalmologists’ Association to give the … More

challenging cataract, compilation

1320: do I prefer flip or chop?

Many CataractCoach fans have emailed me asking which technique I prefer for routine cases: phaco flip or phaco chop? Some … More

flip and chop, phaco chop, phaco flip

1295: how to un-inject an IOL to explant

IOL exchange is an unusual procedure and it is safe to say that more than 99% of patients who receive … More

iol exchange

1284: Pupil Stretching Works!

Pupil stretching works. And it works well without additional instrumentation or devices. In this example the pupil went from 3.9 … More

pupil stretch, small pupil cataract surgery

1283: The “I&A only” Soft Cataract

This young patient developed a cataract after trauma. Fortunately, the zonular support is great and the long term stability of … More

cataract surgery, I&A only, soft cataract

1282: flip and chop for softer lens

If there is less nuclear density, then flip and chop is also a great technique. It brings the nucleus up … More

cataract surgery, flip and chop, soft cataract

1281: flip and chop when it’s dense

This complete cataract case shows the entire surgery from first incision until the end. This allows for great learning for … More

cataract surgery, dense cataract, flip and chop

1271: please steal this phaco technique

We all learn from each other — that’s one of the best things about ophthalmology. My surgical techniques are an … More

complete cataract case, phaco chop

1263: double hook pre-chop technique

Our guest surgeon, Dr Érico Jun Oda from Brazil, does a great job with this surgery. Using just two hooks … More

dense white cataract, pre-chop

1252: how I handle soft cataracts

Soft cataracts require one important step for success: get the nucleus away from the posterior capsule. I like to accomplish … More

cataract technique, soft cataract

1243: resident surgeon stop-and-chop

This resident has done about 60 cataract surgeries as the primary surgeon and in this video she performs a routine … More

resident cataract surgery, stop and chop cataract surgery

1235: convert to manual ECCE surgery

This case poses a big challenge: the posterior capsule ruptures and we realize this when there is suddenly a pronounced … More

anterior vitrectomy, complications, manual ECCE

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

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

1193: learning vertical chop phaco

Our guest surgeon today shows us a very nice vertical chop technique. This works well if the nucleus has a … More

phaco chop

1191: resident performs stop-and-chop

This video is about the 200th cataract surgery case being performed by this senior resident. The stop-and-chop technique is being … More

stop and chop cataract surgery

1190: guide for learning stop-and-chop

Not every ophthalmologist becomes proficient with phaco chop during residency training and that is acceptable since it can be learned … More

stop and chop cataract surgery

1187: don’t place the probe in the center

To achieve the best combo chop, you want to have a sufficient distance between the phaco probe and the chopper … More

phaco chop

1186: Capsulorhexis danger zones

When I participate in a meeting, I always learn much more than I teach. I recently gave a graduation lecture … More

capsulorhexis

1179: how to properly insert an AC IOL

One day you will certainly need to know how to insert an AC IOL. Note that these types of IOLs … More

AC IOL, ACIOL

1173: phaco aspiration of lens milk

Intumescent white cataracts can pose a problem with capsulorhexis creation. This is because the cortex has liquefied and pressurized the … More

intumescent, white cataract

1166: learn the phaco flip technique

In our Complete Cataract Case series, we present the technique of phaco flip. This is a great technique for a … More

cataract surgery, phaco flip

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