This is a tough case with many challenges: pseudo-exfoliation syndrome, a shallow anterior chamber, a dense white cataract (with intumescence), … More
Category: guest surgeons
1613: Yamane-Kim intra-scleral fixation
Our guest surgeon does a beautiful job of performing the Yamane intra-scleral fixation technique and he takes it one step … More
1612: retrieval of a lost CTR
When implanting a capsular tension ring, particularly in a challenging case, there is always that tiny fear that it may … More
1611: dense cataract with foot pedal video
Surgeons who want to learn phaco chop sometimes have a challenge with the foot pedal control. When should energy be … More
1607: Z-suture technique to secure IOLs
There are so many innovative techniques in ophthalmology, that it is quite a challenge to learn all of them. This … 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
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
1587: IOL scaffold technique
The IOL scaffold technique is where the IOL is implanted prior to removal of the last bits of the cataract. … More
1586: bringing the dropped nucleus up
If the posterior capsule ruptures and the nucleus drops during cataract surgery, my advice to you is to let it … More
1585: posterior polar with strong capsule
Quite often, patients do not understand that there are tissue differences among the population. Even if we look at just … More
1584: posterior polar ruptured capsule
When I have lectured at large ophthalmic meetings, I would sometimes pause and ask the audience members to raise their … More
1583: pseudo-exfoliation with iris hooks
Our guest surgeon does a great job with this tough cataract case. The patient has an intumescent white cataract and … More
1582: Quiz: Why such an odd chopper?
Time for a Cataract Quiz: look at the picture here and tell me, why this surgeon is using such an … More
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
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
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
1572: solving iris prolapse in a small eye
Our guest today is Dr Mohamed Sayed (formerly in Miami, now in Dubai), a master surgeon who has taught us … More
1572: create your own nucleus slicer DIY
DIY means Do It Yourself and it is something that appeals to so many people, including me. In this video … More
1571: dense brunescent whitish cataract
I recently did LASIK surgery for a young patient, in his early 20s, who surprised me when he said that … More
1569: phaco under a phakic IOL
We have featured videos in the past of performing cataract surgery in patients who already have a phakic IOL in … More