The next lesson in our CataractCoach Curriculum series is lesson 19: complications, part 1. Every surgeon encounters surgical complications and the key … More
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1763: Curriculum Lesson 18: finish the case
This lesson focuses on finishing the case. Sounds easy, but it can be tricky. We need to remove the viscoelastic … More
1749: Curriculum Lesson 17: IOL delivery
In this next part of our curriculum series, we have lesson 17: IOL delivery. It may sound simple, but injecting … More
1735: Curriculum Lesson 16: IOL loading
Continuing with lesson 16 in our Curriculum series, focusing on IOL loading. Every surgeon must know how to load the … 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
1707: curriculum lesson 14: epi-nucleus
Continuing with lesson 14 in our Curriculum series, focusing on the epi-nucleus. If you would like to review the other … More
1693: curriculum lesson 13: phaco chop details
Merry Christmas to the young ophthalmologists who are going to make time to learn from this latest lesson in our … More
1679: Curriculum Lesson 12: more phaco chop
Phaco chop is such an important technique that we have another lesson going into more of the specifics. You can … More
1665: Curriculum Lesson 11: basic phaco chop
Phaco chop is the most common nucleo-fractis technique among expert and master cataract surgeons because it is the most efficient … More
1651: Curriculum lesson 10: stop and chop
Our full curriculum series can be found here. https://cataractcoach.com/category/curriculum/ The Stop-and-Chop technique for nucleus removal during cataract surgery blends aspects … More
1637: Curriculum lesson 9: divide & conquer
We are finally getting to methods of nucleus removal in our CataractCoach Curriculum Series which you can find in its … More
1623: Curriculum Lesson 8: hydrodissection
Hydrodissection sounds like such a simple step of cataract surgery but it is far more nuanced than beginners realize. A … More
1609: Curriculum Lesson 7: Capsulorhexis
The capsulorhexis. One of my favorite parts of cataract surgery and one of the hardest steps to learn. When you … More
1595: curriculum lesson 6: viscoelastics
Viscoelastics, also referred to as OVDs (ophthalmic visco-surgical devices), are viscous substances that allow us to make phaco-emulsification easier and … More
1581: curriculum lesson 5: phaco incisions
The incision is a critically important part of your surgery. As one of the initial steps, it can determine the … More
1567: Curriculum Lesson 4: Anesthesia
In order to perform ocular surgery we need an appropriate level of anesthesia for both patient comfort and cooperation. For … More
1553: Curriculum: Lesson 3: Ready to Operate
Please take note that there is now a separate link for Curriculum & Special Series on the homepage of CataractCoach.com … More
1532: Curriculum Lesson 2: your attitude
If you are a resident, fellow, or in practice for less than 5 years, then you really need to watch … More
1518: Curriculum Lesson 1: OR basics
It is July and that means the beginning of the academic year and another class of young ophthalmologists-in-training are starting … More