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Tag: complete cataract case
1454: peeling off the pupillary membrane
This patient has a long history of prior uveitis / anterior iritis which caused synechiae where the iris became adherent … More
1443: the nucleus just will not rotate
This is a seemingly routine case, shown start to finish, where I find it challenging to rotate the nucleus despite … More
1404: easy pearls for floppy iris cases
So I was at a meeting on the east coast and young surgeons were debating the use of a pupil … More
1376: soft posterior polar cataract
This younger patient has a posterior polar cataract with new PSC (posterior subcapsular) spread of opacities, thereby significantly limiting the … More
1375: cataract with silicone oil droplets
This complete cataract case features a patient who underwent a prior pars plana vitrectomy for a retinal detachment and then … More
1374: how do you remove this spot?
This is a complete cataract case where I find a small central opacity on the posterior capsule. It is on … More
1309: 90% of your cases are routine
I enjoy performing routine cataract surgery as much as challenging or unusual cases. There is a beauty and elegance in … More
1288: the subtleties of efficient surgery
Becoming efficient in the operating room is not easy and it takes years to truly hone your craft. Remember that … More
1271: please steal this phaco technique
We all learn from each other — that’s one of the best things about ophthalmology. My surgical techniques are an … 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
1176: cataract surgery in Fuchs’ dystrophy
You will certainly encounter patients with Fuchs’ dystrophy where the corneal endothelial cell layer becomes compromised. With loss of endothelial … More
1165: routine pseudo-exfoliation case
From our Complete Cataract Case series, this is a video of a patient with pseudo-exfoliation syndrome which can make the … More
1047: Complete Cataract Case & Quiz
You start to perform the capsulorhexis and then you notice these wrinkles of the anterior lens capsule. How should you … More
1039: complete case: surgeon control
This is a complete cataract case, shown from start to finish, with me as the surgeon. While many of the … More
1019: from one chop to the next
This complete cataract case shows how we move from the first chop to the next in order to efficiently break … More
1018: the many uses of the chopper
The phaco chopper instrument does more than just chop the nucleus. We use it to pull nuclear pieces out of … More
1017: complete case with dense endo-nucleus
This complete cataract cases features a younger patient who developed bilateral cataracts with a dense endo-nucleus. We also implant a … More
1015: phaco flip + chop in pseudo-exfoliation
This complete cataract case features an elderly patient with a dense cataract and pseudo-exfoliation. We use the flip and chop … More