Nanophthalmic eyes are among the most challenging when it comes to cataract surgery. There are additional risks and the working … More
Category: IOL related
1608: different ways to explant IOLs
99% of the time the IOL implanted at the time of cataract surgery is the one that the patient will … 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
1593: this EDOF patient will be amazed
What are the factors for success with EDOF (extended depth of focus) IOLs? How can we ensure that the patient … 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
1547: Quiz: Why is the IOL decentered?
Look carefully at the picture and see if you can determine why the IOL is decentered? The capsulorhexis looks good … More
1522: pupil size affects EDOF IOL vision
As surgeons, we know that the refractive outcome for each patient depends on our surgical technique, the calculations, the technology, … More
1511: explanting the bag + IOL + CTR
This patient has late dislocation of the entire capsular bag including the capsular tension ring (CTR) and the IOL. To … More
1488: Fuchs Dystrophy with EDOF IOL
In the past, I was reluctant to implant an EDOF (extended depth of focus) IOL in patients with corneal issues. … More
1483: challenging case of ectopia lentis
Our guest surgeon, Dr Guillermo Amescua, is an outstanding surgeon at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida, USA. … More
1480: ASCRS case 11: reposition toric IOLs
Toric IOLs are great for treating significant degrees of corneal astigmatism and in the USA, we have a range that … More
1478: ASCRS case 9: upside down IOL
You may be surprised to learn that an upside down IOL happens to every single cataract surgeon. The key is … More
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