This is an extremely challenging cataract case because the view is so limited due to the corneal status. There is … More
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1268: posterior capsulorhexis behind IOL
We have shown previous cases of posterior capsulorhexis here and here and in both this was performed prior to IOL … More
1266: manual CTR insertion
For cases of zonulopathy, particularly for focal zones of zonular weakness or absence, using a capsular tension ring (CTR) can … 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
1263: double hook pre-chop technique
Our guest surgeon, Dr Érico Jun Oda from Brazil, does a great job with this surgery. Using just two hooks … More
1262: cataract after intra-vitreal injection
In previous videos, we have warned against the issue of an intra-vitreal injection inadvertently hitting the lens capsule and causing … More
1254: intra-nuclear stone formation
This patient has suffered from a dense white cataract for many years. During that time the lens cortex became liquefied … More
1236: IOL exchange & Yamane technique
The Yamane technique for IOL fixation to the sclera is an innovative way to secure a three-piece IOL in the … More
1234: posterior polar cataract surgery
Posterior polar cataracts have a developmental defect at the center of the posterior capsule. This means that at the site … More
1232: traumatic loss of zonular support
This patient sustained severe ocular trauma that resulted in loss of more than 180 degrees of zonular support. He has … More
1231: the many uses of viscoelastic
Viscoelastics (also called OVDs: ophthalmic visco-surgical devices) are critically important to successful cataract surgery. We can use them in many … More
1229: IOL exchange & Soemmering Ring
This patient had cataract surgery years prior with significant intra-operative complications. The posterior capsule was ruptured and a sulcus IOL … More
1222: traumatic cataract capsule fibrosis
Our guest surgeon has a very interesting case to share. This patient sustained a traumatic injury many years ago and … More
1211: white cataract drops into vitreous
Our guest surgeon presents a case of a surprise complication when the white cataract falls into the vitreous cavity. He … More
1210: How did this fragment get here?
Time for a cataract quiz. You are doing a seemingly routine cataract surgery and you experience no complications and in … More
1203: Resident’s 200th cataract surgery
In this video we are critiquing an anonymous resident surgeon’s 200th cataract case. I will be doing the voiceover the … More
1173: phaco aspiration of lens milk
Intumescent white cataracts can pose a problem with capsulorhexis creation. This is because the cortex has liquefied and pressurized the … More
1168: rescue this descemet’s detachment
Descemet’s membrane is very delicate and it can become detached during surgery. The usual entry site is from one of … More
1163: phaco behind the corneal scar
When a corneal scar limits the visualization, how can you still complete the cataract surgery in a safe manner? And … More
1162: resident posterior capsule rupture
This resident experiences a posterior capsule rupture during phaco and there is still a lot of nuclear lens material in … More