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Category: incisions
1225: a bad incision leads to iris damage
The incision is a very important part of the cataract surgery. It determines the access to the anterior segment and … More
1217: finally a great phaco incision
When residents are learning cataract surgery, one of the struggles is getting the phaco incision right. The incision is critical … More
1199: predicting a phaco wound burn
A phaco wound burn is a terrible complication that happens from the heat that is created by the friction of … More
1184: diamond blades / keratomes
Diamond keratomes make the best incisions for cataract surgery because they are incredibly sharp and make very clean cuts in … More
1170: sealing of paired phaco incisions
Using paired full-thickness incisions to treat corneal astigmatism is an established technique that has been used for many decades. We … More
Descemet’s Membrane Detachment
When we make a corneal incision for cataract surgery, we must be careful to avoid damaging the attachment of Descemet’s … More
Never make an incision like this!
This is a resident case where the incision has terrible construction. The primary mistake is gliding the keratome along the … More
Double Phaco Incisions to fix Astigmatism
double phaco incisions for treatment of astigmatism
Complicated Radial Keratotomy Case
This is a tough case where the patient had prior 16-cut radial keratotomy for treatment of a high degree of … More
Playlist: Phaco Incisions
The phaco incision is a critical part of the cataract surgery. A great incision is the mark of an accomplished … More
Bad Incisions lead to trouble
This anonymous resident starts the case with a poorly placed and poorly constructed incision. It ends up bleeding, allowing blood … More
warning: phaco wound burn!
This is among the most important cataract surgery videos that you will see in your lifetime. Really. I have taught … More
Incisional Techniques for Astigmatism
Cataract surgery can be our most powerful refractive surgery procedure, correcting high degrees of myopia, hyperopia, and even astigmatism (with … More
Corneal Phaco Incision Hydration
The technique of corneal stromal hydration to help seal a phaco incision is useful to ensure a watertight incision and … More
Cataract surgery & decentered LASIK flap
We frequently have patients with a history of prior LASIK who are now undergoing cataract surgery. We have explained in … More
scleral tunnel phaco incisions
Many years ago, incisions for cataract surgery were made in the sclera, even for the small phaco incisions. The scleral … More
Compilation video: Corneal Phaco Incisions
We are starting a new feature here on CataractCoach: the compilation video, where we combine the best of many prior … More
Make 2 Paracentesis Incisions
In the USA, most surgeons use coaxial I/A for cortex removal and as such, they tend to make a single … More
Review: Sealing Phaco Incisions
A properly constructed phaco incision will allow good access to the anterior chamber for cataract surgery and then will seal … More