In this case I need to perform cataract surgery in a VIP patient with a 4 mm pupil, blue iris, … More
Tag: ifis
2676: shallow AC with iris prolapse + MIGS
We have all been there to experience iris prolapse in the presence of a poorly dilating pupil, a floppy iris, … More
2640: the secret to get the nucleus out of the bag
In cataract surgery, managing a small pupil presents several intraoperative challenges, particularly in safely prolapsing the nucleus out of the … More
2578: the stress of floppy iris syndrome
Performing is a pleasure but it can also be stressful, particularly when we run into challenging cases such as this … More
2426: severe iris prolapse causes damage
Iris prolapse during cataract surgery is a complication that has happened to 100% of cataract surgeons. If you think that … More
1925: pupil stretching is safe, easy, effective
Performing pupil stretching is safe, easy, and effective but there is a delicate balance. Too forceful of a stretch can … More
1850: ASCRS 2023 Course Case 9
On Sunday, May 7, 2023 we had our Best of CataractCoach.com course at the ASCRS meeting in San Diego. It … More
1802: when floppy iris syndrome gets ugly
As surgeons we must remember (and teach our patients) that the results of surgery are a combination of our surgical … More
1572: solving iris prolapse in a small eye
Our guest today is Dr Mohamed Sayed (formerly in Miami, now in Dubai), a master surgeon who has taught us … More
1545: floppy iris syndrome management
Floppy iris syndrome is routinely encountered by all cataract surgeons and it can be quite challenging to effectively manage. This … More
1372: my best pearl for Flomax/IFIS cases
This is a complete cataract case shown start to finish in a patient who has floppy iris syndrome due to … 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
Small pupil, PXF, and IFIS
For a beginning surgeon it is helpful to see surgeons performing techniques that are out of your comfort zone. The … More