Playlist: Capsulorhexis

The capsulorhexis is an important step of cataract surgery. It allows us to maintain the strength of the capsular bag … More

measure the capsulorhexis in high myopia

Eyes come in a spectrum of sizes, particularly with the measurements of the anterior segment in patients with extreme refractive … More

By watching many surgeons, we can learn different ways of performing the same procedure. In this case, Dr Luis Escaf … More

During capsulorhexis creation, this resident surgeon loses control of the anterior capsule edge and it runs all the way out … More

After needle decompression of the cataract, using a spiral technique for the capsulorhexis has a distinct advantage: if there is … More

This seemed like a typical white cataract during the pre-operative exam and when first placed under the surgical microscope on … More

Cataract Quiz: How can you prevent the dreaded Argentinian flag sign now? White cataracts can pose a challenge when performing … More

A small capsulorhexis makes nucleus removal more difficult, especially when we have a dense cataract. When the entire lens hardens … More

Making small capsulorhexis makes the cataract surgery more difficult because it limits access to the capsular bag and makes it … More