This is a very difficult cataract case: the anterior capsule is fibrotic and wrinkled and there is calcified cortex that … More
Tag: cortex
1818: My Week: Sub-incisional cortex
With sub-incisional cortex, using a bimanual IA set-up makes it relatively easy to remove. However, with a co-axial IA probe, … More
1721: Curriculum Lesson 15: Cortex
The next lesson in our CataractCoach Curriculum series is lesson 15 where we focus on lens cortex removal. This seemingly … More
1486: LIDRS to help with cortex removal
LIDRS is Lens-Iris Diaphragm Retropulsion Syndrome and it occurs where there is a reverse pupillary block and the pressure in … More
1455: cortex removal before nucleus removal
This video shows something that I have never previously seen before: removal of the lens cortex prior to removing three … More
1358: sub-incisional cortex removal
In the USA, the most common method for removal of cortex is using a coaxial IA probe, whereas in other … More
1106: thick cortex / epi-nucleus remains
In cases with insufficient hydro-dissection, we can be left with a thick cortex and epi-nuclear shell after performing hydro-delineation. How … More