When implanting a capsular tension ring, particularly in a challenging case, there is always that tiny fear that it may … More
Category: complications
1605: learn the ominous snap sign!
If you only watch one CataractCoach video this month, this is the one I encourage you to study very carefully. … More
1604: return to the OR for retained lens
A retained lens fragment is a relatively common occurrence after modern day cataract surgery. We are able to use small … More
1599: leaky paracentesis causes issues
You may think that a paracentesis incision is trivial and has little effect on the case, but that is not … More
1578: how to rescue this capsule split
You are performing cataract surgery and everything appears routine as the case is progressing smoothly. The nucleus is removed and … More
1561: sudden chamber deepening
This patient has a dense cataract and I increased the phaco power in order to help break apart the nucleus. … More
1507: the main incision rips – now what?
What would you do if the main phaco incision ripped during your procedure? This will certainly cause a fluidic imbalance … More
1490: large Descemet detachment
We all know how delicate the Descemet layer of the cornea is and also how easily it is damaged. Even … More
1489: corneal epithelial bubble
This patient developed a corneal epithelial bubble during cataract surgery. Why did this happen and what should you do now? … More
1482: upside down IOL – who is at fault?
Watch this anonymous video very carefully and let me know who is to blame for this upside down IOL, the … More
1478: ASCRS case 9: upside down IOL
You may be surprised to learn that an upside down IOL happens to every single cataract surgeon. The key is … More
1470: ASCRS case 1: what happens next?
At the 2022 ASCRS meeting in Washington, DC, we hosted a CataractCoach instructional course and it was a huge success. … More
1461: Cystoid Macular Edema CME
If you do a fluorescein angiogram for a patient immediately after a routine cataract surgery, you will likely find some … More
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
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
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
1435: Why did the nucleus drop?
In this surgery, the posterior capsule will rupture and the nucleus will drop into the vitreous cavity. When do you … 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