I enjoy performing routine cataract surgery as much as challenging or unusual cases. There is a beauty and elegance in … More
Category: efficiency
1288: the subtleties of efficient surgery
Becoming efficient in the operating room is not easy and it takes years to truly hone your craft. Remember that … More
1127: keeping track of surgical timing
You are the master of your own domain. The master of your own career. The master of your own life. … More
1113: surgery center OR block time
Welcome to another Monday morning from my operating room (OR) at our Beverly Hills surgery center. We are discussing surgery … More
1054: complete case: why we chop
You know that I’m a big fan of the phaco chop technique for nucleus disassembly during cataract surgery because it … More
1048: Playlist: Phaco Efficiency
We have said it many times before, but it still bears repeating: the goal of the surgery is not speed, … More
1028: Keys to Cataract Surgery Efficiency
If you have performed fewer than 10,000 cataract surgeries, you are still in the part of the learning curve where … More
complete cataract case: optimize steps
Most of us will have the opportunity to perform thousands of cataract surgeries (often tens of thousands) during the course … More
complete case: chop nucleus in the bag
One of my favorite types of videos to watch is the Complete Cataract Case. I enjoy seeing a surgery from … More
complete cataract case: phaco flip
The key to the phaco flip technique is using the fluid wave from hydro-dissection to gently prolapse part of the … More
Critiquing my old cataract surgery video
I was digging through some old computer files and I came across an old video that I made in 2006. … More
Complete Case: vertical phaco chop
Another complete cataract case, this time showing the vertical chop technique to split the cataract into two halves. This is … More
Review: Optimizing Cycle Time Efficiency
Establishing a consistent routine in the operating room is the key for both increased efficiency as well as increased safety. … More
Complete Case: Efficient Phaco Chop
Another great video in our series of Complete Cataract Cases. You’ll be able to learn from the very first incision … More
Review: Optimizing Cycle Time Efficiency
Establishing a consistent routine in the operating room is the key for both increased efficiency as well as increased safety. … More
Setting Up for Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is team work and the surgeon is just one member of the team. We need a great team … More
Re-draping the eye makes surgery more efficient
When we place the drapes on the eye and eyelids, it serves to give us better exposure of the surgical … More
Review: Achieving the State of “Flow”
The psychological state of Flow is described as “energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment” of the action being performed. Some call this … More
Review: Learn Horizontal Phaco Chop
The original phaco chop technique described by Dr. Nagahara in 1995 was the horizontal chop. This involves holding the lens … More
Simultaneous Hand Position and Microscope View
For young ophthalmologists, learning how to hold the instruments and position the hands during cataract surgery can be difficult to … More