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Category: efficiency

1575: slow motion of an amazing surgeon

Like you, I love learning from other surgeons, and I am indebted to many outstanding colleagues around the world. Ophthalmologists … More

efficiency, slow motion

1519: tilt and chop is efficient and safe

This is a complete cataract case, shown start to finish, using the tilt and chop technique. This is like the … More

flip and chop, phaco chop

1428: can you achieve this by case 1000?

If you are subscribing to our daily email from CataractCoach, then you are already passionate about being an expert cataract … More

cataract surgery, efficiency

1354: phaco parameters for efficiency

Surgeons frequently ask me to list my phaco settings for performing efficient cataract surgery. Let me be the first to … More

phaco fundamentals, phaco machine

1336: behind the scenes: inside my OR 2

In this video I am showing the microscope view of the cataract surgery that was performed in video 1335. If … More

cataract surgery, efficiency

1335: behind the scenes: inside my OR

Surgeons from around the world frequently email me asking to come visit my operating room to watch surgery. In the … More

cataract surgery, operating room

1334: cataract surgery under 3 min but…

This anonymous surgeon is very talented and has done thousands of cataract surgeries. This surgeon is able to complete his … More

efficiency, white cataract

1309: 90% of your cases are routine

I enjoy performing routine cataract surgery as much as challenging or unusual cases. There is a beauty and elegance in … More

cataract surgery, complete cataract case, 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

complete cataract case, efficiency, surgical pearls

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

efficiency, surgical pearls

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

block time, surgical scheduling

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

efficiency, phaco chop

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

efficiency, playlist

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

cataract surgery, efficiency

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

cataract surgery, complete cataract case

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

cataract surgery, phaco chop

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

cataract surgery

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

cataract surgery

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

#cataract, #cataract surgery

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

#cataract, #cataract surgery

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

#cataract, #cataract surgery

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

How big can we make the capsulorhexis?

Just how big can we make the capsulorhexis? It is a balance: the larger the capsulorhexis, the easier it is … More

Guest Surgeon teaches us Cataract Surgery Efficiency

We can always learn from fellow surgeons, particularly from those who are truly experts in the field. I recently met … More

Achieving the State of Flow in Cataract Surgery

The psychological state of Flow is described as “energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment” of the action being performed. Some … More

Optimizing Surgical Flow for Efficiency & Safety

Establishing a consistent routine in the operating room is the key for both increased efficiency as well as increased safety. … More

Flip and Chop Phaco is Ideal for Routine Cases

The flip and chop phaco technique has been presented here before on many occasions because it is such an efficient … More

Flip and Chop for Highly Efficient Cataract Surgery

Phaco flip is an efficient procedure since the initial hydro-dissection brings the nucleus out of the capsular bag. If we … More

Management of the Hemi-Nucleus in Cataract Surgery

Whether you do phaco chop or stop-and-chop, you will be left with two halves of the nucleus which then need … More

The Patient Refuses Refractive Correction!

This 75 year old patient needs cataract surgery because her best corrected vision is 20/50 and it is becoming increasingly … More

Efficient Cataract Surgery for Spastic Patient

Rushing during surgery, especially cataract surgery, is a bad decision. It can lead to complications which can cause a poor … More

Cataract Surgery in Fuchs’ Corneal Dystrophy

Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy is a disorder in which the corneal endothelium becomes progressively weak, leading to corneal decompensation and decreased … More

Improving Efficiency in the Operating Room

Keep track of all times during your next surgery date to see where you can make improvements. A good surgeon … More

Heterochromia Iridis Cataract Surgery

Heterochromia iridis is a condition where there are two different iris colors, usually one eye being darker than the other. … More

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