3059: pars plana glaucoma seton placement In a complex eye with Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy, placing a glaucoma seton via a … More
Category: sutured IOL
3052: scleral fixation of a dislocated IOL
3052: scleral fixation of a dislocated IOL Rescuing a dislocated single-piece IOL requires creative maneuvers, and this clever technique offers … More
3031: safely remove this dislocated IOL
3031: safely remove this dislocated IOL When an intraocular lens dislocates into the posterior segment and comes to rest directly … More
3019: traumatic zonulopathy and mydriasis
3019: traumatic zonulopathy and mydriasis Managing traumatic zonulopathy and fixed mydriasis requires a multi-step game plan to maintain control at … More
3004: Amon Forceps for Yamane scleral fixated IOL
3004: Amon Forceps for Yamane scleral fixated IOL This video demonstrates the utility of Amon Forceps when performing a Yamane … More
3003: Hoffman Pocket for Carlevale IOL
3003: Hoffman Pocket for Carlevale IOL In this surgical video, a Hoffman pocket technique is demonstrated for the fixation of … More
2998: sulcus IOL damages ciliary processes
2998: sulcus IOL damages ciliary processes This compelling case highlights a major hidden risk of secondary lens placement: a malpositioned … More
2985: Pocketless 5F scleral IOL fixation
2985: Pocketless 5F scleral IOL fixation Our guest surgeon, Dr Soosan Jacob from India, demonstrates a pocketless Five F scleral … More
2965: traumatic zonulopathy noted pre-op
2965: traumatic zonulopathy noted pre-op This case emphasizes the critical importance of a thorough preoperative evaluation. At the slit-lamp microscope, … More
2940: Zonulopathy with subluxed cataract
This video features a challenging case of global zonulopathy where the lens stability is severely compromised. When zonular weakness is … More
2934: ectopia lentis et pupillae
Ectopia Lentis et Pupillae is a rare, autosomal recessive condition primarily linked to mutations in the ADAMTSL4 gene located on … More
2930: Yamane SFIOL in Marfan Syndrome
In a patient with Marfan syndrome who is completely aphakic and lacks any capsular support, the Yamane intrascleral haptic fixation … More
2887: The “5F” intra-scleral haptic fixation
Our guest surgeon is performing Dr Soosan Jacob’s 5F Technique which is a refined approach to sutureless intrascleral haptic fixation … More
2879: intra-capsular MSICS & scleral fixated IOL
In cases of severe phacodonesis, where zonular support is nearly non-existent, a standard extracapsular approach often risks complete lens dislocation. … More
2870: pupilloplasty & capsular bag fixation
This video features our talented guest surgeon performing two tough cases, both with a pupilloplasty and each doing a different … More
2822: How to suture Cionni rings to sclera
To fixate a Cionni Modified Capsular Tension Ring, we must anchor the eyelet to the sclera, typically 1.5 to 2.0 … More
2789: Alondra knot vs Cupid needle for IOL
Today our two guest surgeons are presenting different ways of securing a loose IOL to the sclera using sutures. The … More
2787: IOL suspension Gore-tex suture loop
Our guest surgeon does a great job with this very tough case. The patient sustained severe ocular trauma and now … More
2783: imaging shows severe zonulopathy
Severe zonulopathy with marked phacodonesis requires early mechanical stabilization of the capsular bag to permit safe cataract surgery. After creating … More
2774: stopper knot technique to secure IOLs
The stopper-knot technique using expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (Gore-Tex) sutures offers a stable, high-integrity method for scleral fixation of a dislocated intraocular … More
2768: Hoffman Pocket Technique Sutured IOLs
The Hoffman pocket technique offers a valuable approach for securing scleral-sutured intraocular lenses in eyes with inadequate capsular support while … More
2698: Yamane SFIOL without using forceps
Performing the Yamane intrascleral haptic fixation (ISHF) technique without intraocular forceps is possible using externalization methods and careful instrument handling. … More
2622: hand position for IOL scleral fixation
For surgeons who are trying to learn a new technique, it is helpful to see the hand position as well … More
2605: combination PPV and IOL exchange
In this video, we have a tag team commentary with Prof. Pradeep Prasad, host of our sister channel RetinaRounds.com, and … More
2600: modified Canabrava IOL fixation
We receive about 50 video submissions per week for CataractCoach.com (and almost as many for RetinaRounds.com) and you are encouraged … More
2599: Quiz: What happened to this IOL?
This patient had a prior pars plana vitrectomy and then a three-piece IOL was implanted, but now, months later, the … More
2579: total anterior segment reconstruction
Our guest surgeon does a great job with a very difficult case. This patient has an opacified IOL that is … More
2572: hereditary lens subluxation
When we see hereditary lens subluxation in a younger patient, we should think of systemic conditions which can be associated … More
2571: zonular loss noted in cortex removal
In this resident case, you can clearly see zonular loss during cortex removal but you could have also seen it … More
2555: How will you recenter this IOL?
On yesterday’s CataractCoach Podcast we featured Dr Beeran Meghpara from Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and we talked about very … More
2534: fixing severe zonular loss
Our guest surgeon does a fantastic job with this very difficult cataract case. You can see in the title picture … More
2480: pinhole pupilloplasty for corneal scar
This young patient sustained a ruptured globe injury with a large central corneal laceration and puncture of the crystalline lens. … More
2472: dislocated IOL and bag with PXF
This patient had cataract surgery done many years ago and everything was great until recently. The patient now presents to … More
2445: iris claw lens and pupilloplasty
Our guest surgeon does a great job with a complex case of trauma. This patient has a severely dislocated crystalline … More
2432: fix zonular loss with CTS + Goretex
This is a tough case of a traumatic cataract with about half of the zonular support being compromised (6+ clock … More
2397: four fast clips of great surgical pearls
In this video we present four fast clips, each just 1 minute long, showing great surgical pearls. The first is … More
2390: Quiz: Where did the nucleus go?
This is a very interesting case where the surgeon tries to puncture the anterior lens capsule but it is very … More
2364: simplified Yamane ISHF technique
The Yamane ISHF (intra-scleral haptic fixation) technique has become very popular method in the past few years. This allows us … More
2355: transconjunctival IOL fixation
Our guest surgeon uses 8-0 Gore-Tex suture to fixate an IOL with eyelets to the sclera using a transconjunctival approach … More
2328: saving the capsular bag in ectopia lentis
This patient has ectopia lentis with severe subluxation of the crystalline lens. Our guest surgeon does a great job of … More
2321: ectopia lentis from homocystinuria
There are certain rare diseases, such as Marfan syndrome and homocystinuria, which lead to progressive zonulopathy with subluxation of the … More
2314: extrusion cannula assisted levitation
This patient had complications during cataract surgery which resulted in a ruptured posterior capsule, retained lens fragments, and the IOL … More
2289: scleral suture fixation of a toric IOL
This patient had trauma which resulted in a ruptured globe as you can see from the large corneal laceration which … More
2278: Iris scaffold and IOL scaffold
This is a very tough case where there is displacement of the cataractous lens due to severe zonulopathy. The three … More
2276: Yamane pearls from a retina surgeon
The Yamane technique of scleral fixation of an IOL has become popular over the past few years. It can work … More
2261: pseudo-phacodonesis & UGH syn
Yesterday’s CataractCoach Podcast featured Dr Chris Teng from Yale University where we talked about surgical scope, entrepreneurship, and complex anterior … More
2243: rescue this aphakia and iris damage
This patient has a complex prior history with cataract removal, loss of the capsular bag, iris damage, and a prior … More
2200: How do you fix this dislocated IOL?
This patient was referred to you for a “slightly dislocated IOL” and this is what you see. There is a … More
2167: Hashtag suture to stabilize the IOL
This young patient has Marfan Syndrome and previously underwent pars plana vitrectomy and lensectomy for a dislocated crystalline lens with … More
2163: total ocular reconstruction
This is a very complex case in a monocular patient who presents to you with a dislocated IOL and capsular … More
