1590: flip & chop and clear corneas

This is a complete cataract case, shown start to finish, of a routine cataract surgery using the flip and chop … More

1544: the first chop didn’t work, so…

Enough resident cases for now. If you’re a novice surgeon who has enjoyed learning from the resident cases, you can … More

1521: when the anterior capsule wrinkles…

Wrinkling of the anterior capsule during the performance of the capsulorhexis can be concerning because it indicates that zonular support … More

1501: complete toric IOL technique

Toric IOLs are great options to address corneal astigmatism, especially when it is 1 diopter or greater in magnitude. This … More

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