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Category: Quiz
Quiz: Why does the red reflex change during surgery?
This is a routine cataract surgery, but there is a limited red reflex during the surgery. This is sometimes due … More
Quiz: It’s a good incision so why did the AC collapse?
Quiz time! Watch this brief video carefully and figure out why the anterior chamber collapsed after this resident surgeon made … More
Quiz: What is the problem here? Look Carefully!
This case seemed like a routine cataract surgery. Everything went smoothly. A good incision, a nice round capsulorhexis, easy removal … More
Quiz: What is this dark spot and what is the danger?
This is a complicated case sent to us for review by an anonymous surgeon. You can also submit a video … More
Quiz: Why won’t this IOL stay centered?
This case seemed 100% normal. Reasonable dilation, good zonular support, 5-mm round capsulorhexis, phaco chop, and a normal capsular bag. … More
I just cannot chop this cataract – you’ll never guess why!
This seemed like a routine cataract surgery, but I was wrong. I just could not seem to chop this cataract … More
Quiz: Why did we miss the post-op target of plano?
There are many methods of IOL calculations and with every generation, these get more refined and more accurate. Most surgeons … More
What IOL Power do you choose for this patient?
This 60 year old patient is seeing you in consultation for cataract surgery. He has a significant posterior subcapsular cataract … More
Quiz: Which ACIOL is in the correct orientation?
An anterior chamber IOL (ACIOL) is rarely used, but in cases with no capsular support, it can be very helpful … More
Learning from the IOL Calcs of the First Eye
Even with the best methods of IOL calculations (new generation formulae, artificial intelligence methods, and more), there will still be … More
IOL Calc Quiz: hitting plano in a high hyperope
Here is your challenge. You’re operating on a patient who is highly hyperopic (wearing +6.50 OD and +7.00 OS for … More
Quiz: Can you spot the potential complication?
In this case, everything seemed routine and it progressed quite smoothly. A nice incision, an accurate capsulorhexis, efficient nucleus removal, … More
IOL Calc Quiz: Why are the eyes so different?
This patient has similar cataracts in both eyes and is preparing for cataract surgery with you. The biometry has been … More
Quiz: Why does the IOL optic look cloudy?
This patient had cataract surgery with the same IOL about 18 years ago and she did very well for many … More
Quiz: Should you implant a Toric IOL in this eye?
The patient is 70 years old and the corneal scar of the left eye is about 80% depth within the … More
Why is the pupil peaked during this cataract surgery?
The iris is a fluid tissue that moves within the eye in response to the fluidic changes of cataract surgery. … More
Routine case, but what’s this line on the capsule?
This is a perfectly routine cataract case and it goes beautifully. But then, at the end of the case with … More
Wait! Is the Posterior Capsule Ruptured?
In this video which was submitted anonymously, the guest surgeon had a routine case with an intact capsulorhexis. But then … More
Traumatic Cataract: What is your surgical approach?
This 42 year old patient sustained an airbag injury to his face a few months ago. He noted cloudy vision … More
Quiz: Persistent Corneal Edema – Why?
This 70 year old patient had successful cataract surgery about one month ago. There were no complications. The patient has … More
White Cataracts: Can you pass the Quiz?
Only a true cataract expert will pass this 2 minute test! The past five articles and videos have all been … More