This is a tough case with many challenges: pseudo-exfoliation syndrome, a shallow anterior chamber, a dense white cataract (with intumescence), … More
Category: White Cataracts
1583: pseudo-exfoliation with iris hooks
Our guest surgeon does a great job with this tough cataract case. The patient has an intumescent white cataract and … More
1580: phaco surgeon does great MSICS
Our guest surgeon is a very experienced cataract surgeon and an expert at phaco, but he has decided to perform … More
1579: phaco through small capsulorhexis
The double capsulorhexis technique is very useful for intumescent white cataracts because it allows us to safely decompress the capsular … More
1571: dense brunescent whitish cataract
I recently did LASIK surgery for a young patient, in his early 20s, who surprised me when he said that … More
1528: open globe, failed graft, & cataract
This video is a series of three separate surgeries on the same patient, by the same surgeon, Dr Jimmy Hu … More
1523: Zepto for intumescent cataracts
We have seen the videos before where the Argentinian Flag sign develops instantly as the anterior lens capsule splits uncontrollably. … More
1515: expert management of DWC
DWC stands for dense white cataract and in this case, that is exactly what we have. In addition, the anterior … More
1513: white cataract with fibrotic capsule
Our expert surgeon today shows us an approach to a white cataract with a fibrotic anterior lens capsule. This will … More
1472: ASCRS case 3: rock the nucleus
Rocking the nucleus is an important step for intumescent white cataracts because it allows the liquefied cortex that is behind … More
1471: ASCRS case 2: white cataract tricks
Our next case from the ASCRS CataractCoach instructional course showcases the ways to minimize the risks involved with intumescent white … More
1465: MSICS: bailout for rhexis runout
MSICS can be a great way to rescue a very difficult case. We recently presented a video of a master … More
1440: green reflex canine cataract surgery
This patient has an unusual eye when you compare it to what you are used to. That’s because the patient … More
1438: intra-lenticular foreign body
Our guest surgeon is Asst. Prof. Christina Mamalis MD from the University of Texas in Houston, and she presents a … More
1436: recover from Argentinian Flag Sign
The complication of uncontrolled splitting of the anterior lens capsule in an intumescent white cataract is something that all cataract … More
1417: Morgagnian cataract with lens milk
The liquefied lens cortex in this cataract looks like milk and it seeps out of the capsular bag when the … More
1415: white cataract needle decompression
For intumescent white cataracts, it can be helpful to decompress the capsular bag using a needle and aspiration/suction from a … More
1414: white cataract, small capsulorhexis
A small capsulorhexis can pose a big challenge during cataract surgery. Keep in mind that a typical human cataractous crystalline … More
1402: phaco-section in MSICS
We have already explained the benefits of learning MSICS (manual small-incision cataract surgery) and I always encourage my USA colleagues … More
1387: Zepto Precision Pulse Capsulotomy
The Zepto device uses a brief pulse of electricity to instantly create a precision capsulotomy in the anterior lens capsule. … More