1817: My Week: How do I get the nucleus up?

Many readers have asked for pearls in getting the nucleus up, part way out of the capsular bag, and in … More

1692: tailor your technique to your population

I am a strong advocate of learning all different techniques of phaco and nucleo-fractis because I want to have all … More

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

Our video is from an anonymous young surgeon in Australia who has learned the technique of flip and chop. The … More

Multiple CataractCoach.com subscribers have emailed me to ask for pearls for success with phaco flip and chop. They have some … More

Continuing with our theme of studying resident cataract surgeries in July, this case showcases a young resident from Brazil who … More

This is a complete cataract case, shown start to finish, using the tilt and chop technique. This is like the … More

Many CataractCoach fans have emailed me asking which technique I prefer for routine cases: phaco flip or phaco chop? Some … More

If there is less nuclear density, then flip and chop is also a great technique. It brings the nucleus up … More

This complete cataract case shows the entire surgery from first incision until the end. This allows for great learning for … More

Flip and chop is a great phaco technique for a lens nucleus of moderate density. In a very safe and … More