You may be surprised to learn that an upside down IOL happens to every single cataract surgeon. The key is … More
Category: IOL related
1477: ASCRS case 8: IOL exchange
There comes a time every so often when you will need to perform an IOL exchange. This is not as … More
1475: ASCRS case 6: re-fixating the IOL
When you have dislocation of the IOL or the entire IOL+capsular bag complex, what are the options for re-fixation? This … More
1468: great Yamane cases always do this
The Yamane technique of securing a three-piece IOL to the scleral wall is ingenious. It can work very well but … More
1422: IOL surgery for ectopia lentis
While having a dislocated crystalline lens is a rare occurrence, it can pose surgical challenges due to the lack of … More
1421: belt loop technique to secure IOLs
Our guest surgeon, Dr Cathy McCabe from Florida, USA has an innovative way of securing IOLs to the sclera in … More
1419: How to reposition a toric IOL
It is now months after the original cataract surgery and you examine your patient and realize that the toric IOL … More
1389: posterior capsulorhexis optic capture
Our guest surgeon performs cataract surgery for this 5 year old child with galactosemia and he uses pearls learned from … More
1386: IOL designed for scleral fixation
For patients with aphakia and an absence of zonular support, many surgeons recommend fixating the IOL to the sclera. This … More
1344: dislocated IOL and capsular bag
This patient presented to our teaching clinic with a history of blunt ocular trauma about six months prior. He stated … More
1318: trifocal IOL performance years later
In the USA we have had access to some trifocal IOLs for the last couple of years. During that time … More
1315: Update on the Tecnis Eyhance IOL
This video gives an update on my experience with the J&J Tecnis Eyhance monofocal IOL. It is a good monofocal … More
1304: EDOF IOL with Prior RK
You may be surprised when I tell you that I continue to learn more and more from making surgical videos. … More
1297: intra-scleral IOL haptic fixation
The three main ways of fixating a three-piece IOL to the sclera without using sutures: the Yamane technique, the Scharioth … More
1295: how to un-inject an IOL to explant
IOL exchange is an unusual procedure and it is safe to say that more than 99% of patients who receive … More
1291: IOL exchange segment bifocal IOL
Some may think that a segment bifocal IOL would have no sacrifices in visual quality compared to a bifocal (or … More
1289: how to re-center a Yamane IOL
The Yamane technique for fixation of a three-piece IOL to the sclera is a good option for a posterior chamber … More
1287: 3-piece IOL butterfly cartridge
This video shows how to load a three-piece IOL in the butterfly style cartridges. This is the recommended device for … More
1274: pre-loaded IOLs are the future
At this point, nearly all IOL manufacturers offer at least some of their IOLs in pre-loaded form. The idea behind … More
1264: Yamane IOL fixation step-by-step
Our guest surgeon, Dr Utku Limon from Turkey, does a great job of performing the Yamane IOL fixation technique where … More