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Tag: complete cataract case
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
1014: Cataract after prior vitrectomy
This week we are doing complete cataract cases where we will show an entire surgery from start to finish and … More
complete cataract case: optimize steps
Most of us will have the opportunity to perform thousands of cataract surgeries (often tens of thousands) during the course … More
You don’t always need rings or iris hooks
For a case like this, there is no need for a pupil expansion ring or iris hooks. These devices can … More
Playlist: Complete Cataract Cases
There is so much to be learned by watching a complete surgery, from start to finish. These complete cataract cases … More
Complete Cataract Case: No pupil ring!
Another video in our series of complete cataract cases, where the entire surgery from start to finish is presented. There … More