This patient has a very small eye with an axial length of just 15 mm. That makes the entire surgery … More
Tag: cataract surgery
1298: cortical cleaving hydro-dissection
This video shows the technique of cortical cleaving hydro-dissection which we have previously covered. This involves using the fluid wave … More
1287: 3-piece IOL butterfly cartridge
This video shows how to load a three-piece IOL in the butterfly style cartridges. This is the recommended device for … More
1283: The “I&A only” Soft Cataract
This young patient developed a cataract after trauma. Fortunately, the zonular support is great and the long term stability of … More
1282: flip and chop for softer lens
If there is less nuclear density, then flip and chop is also a great technique. It brings the nucleus up … More
1281: flip and chop when it’s dense
This complete cataract case shows the entire surgery from first incision until the end. This allows for great learning for … More
1279: Top 5 Coach Sayings plus bonus
This is a fun video. We start off with my top 5 CataractCoach sayings that you’ve heard me say so … More
1277: more learning from audio clues
In this video a different surgeon is using a different phaco machine and a different technique to perform cataract surgery. … More
1276: audio clues from phaco machine
Your phaco machines makes all sorts of musical sounds when you are operating in order to give you real-time feedback … More
1274: pre-loaded IOLs are the future
At this point, nearly all IOL manufacturers offer at least some of their IOLs in pre-loaded form. The idea behind … More
1267: Why is there so much fluidic surge?
This resident case shows the problem of fluidic surge: when the inflow of fluid into the eye is mismatched (for … More
1249: time for the second eye of #1248
Yesterday’s video (1248) showed a very challenging case of compromised zonular support in a patient who may have had prior … More
1237: leave your signature on every case
Taking pride in your work is critical for success. You need to put the effort to do a beautiful job … More
1230: surgeon & patient communication
Cataract surgery is a beautiful and fascinating procedure for us as ophthalmologists. But for patients it can be a nerve-wracking … More
1227: secrets for radial keratotomy patients
While radial keratotomy (RK) is rarely used as a refractive surgery today, a few decades ago it was very popular. … More
1223: how to set up your phaco machine
The surgeon is the captain of the operating room and must know everything about the case and instrumentation. While we … More
1218: J&J Eyhance versus Alcon Vivity
Many surgeons have asked me to make a video comparing the J&J Eyhance to the Alcon Vivity IOL. I have … More
1175: the last case of residency
This is the final cataract case that was performed during residency and likely represents about 200 to 300 cataract surgeries … More
1171: pigment dispersion syndrome
Pigment dispersion syndrome is a condition where iris pigment is dispersed throughout the anterior segment of the eye via the … More
1166: learn the phaco flip technique
In our Complete Cataract Case series, we present the technique of phaco flip. This is a great technique for a … More