2741: Blanco Puncion en Catarata Blanca

Wowza, Cataract Coach is speaking a little Spanish! The Blanco Punción technique, developed by Dr. Ariel Blanco, is used to … More

2740: recovering from Argentinian flag sign

This has happened to all of us! The Argentinian flag sign occurs when the anterior capsule tears peripherally during capsulorhexis … More

2709: YAG laser in milky white cataracts

In cases of intumescent white cataracts, particularly those with high intra-lenticular pressure, using a Nd:YAG laser to perform an anterior … More

2703: lens milk leaks into vitreous cavity

In intumescent white or Morgagnian cataracts, the liquefied lens cortex, often referred to as milky lens fluid, can sometimes migrate … More

2695: re-thinking intumescent white cataracts

On yesterday’s CataractCoach Podcast (the top podcast in all of ophthalmology!) we discussed applying engineering principles to challenging cataract surgery … More

2648: Rosatelli Double Capsulorhexis

We love Dr Neto Rosatelli and his incredible surgical skill. An intumescent white cataract poses significant challenges during cataract surgery … More

2643: very young patient with white cataract

Performing cataract surgery on young patients with intumescent white cataracts presents a unique and formidable challenge for ophthalmic surgeons. Unlike … More

2639: massaging intumescent cataracts

In cataract surgery, the Argentinian flag sign is a well-known complication that can occur during capsulorhexis in cases of intumescent … More

2636: mini-rhexis with phaco handpiece

This video showcases an advanced technique (not for beginners) to perform a capsulorhexis in eyes with white cataracts. The technique … More

2632: AC infusion & needle decompression

We have featured many videos about how to safely perform a capsulorhexis for an intumescent white cataract. In this technique … More

2566: spiral out capsulorhexis technique

We love white cataracts because it is a true miracle of modern medicine where we can take truly blind people … More

2510: intumescent cataract chop

Our guest surgeon does a great job with this tough case of an intumescent white cataract. Fortunately, there is just … More

2425: You just suffered the Argentinian Flag

When looking at this picture you can see the likeness of the Argentinian flag: blue-white-blue because the capsule which was … More

2377: intumescent white cataract options

In this review video we discuss the various options for dealing with intumescent white cataracts an in particular with the … More

2334: double capsulorhexis technique

Seeing a patient with a white cataract undergoing cataract surgery brings me back to early memories of medical school. I … More

2240: Blanco-puncture for white cataracts

Yesterday’s outstanding CataractCoach Podcast featured Dr Juan Batlle who explained the Blanco-Puncture technique that he learned from Argentinian surgeon Dr … More

2208: reverse soft shell OVD technique

Our guest surgeon says that this technique has a 100% success rate in preventing the Argentinian Flag Sign of capsular … More

2160: How to save this run-out rhexis?

With an intumescent white cataract the risk of capsular run-out (and Argentinian flag sign) is high and all seasoned cataract … More

2150: phaco puncture for white cataracts

Not all white cataracts are the same and in this category, among the most challenging is the intumescent white cataract. … More

2117: capsulorhexis with the bimanual IA

Our guest surgeon uses the bimanual irrigation/aspiration instruments to perform the capsulorhexis in an intumescent white cataract. The anterior capsule … More

2097: I like this baby capsulorhexis, why?

Now you must be thinking, “Wait a minute, Cataract Coach, you always tell us not to make a baby rhexis, … More

2096: and suddenly, the capsule split…

We have all been there: trying to do needle decompression of an intumescent white cataract and then suddenly, the capsule … More

2076: run-out rhexis leads to challenges

One of our favorite topics on CataractCoach is the intumescent white cataract. One of the primary difficulties in these cases … More

1997: YAG laser capsulotomy white cataracts

CataractCoach.com is your reference for everything cataract surgery and anterior segment surgeries and in that regard, we want a complete … More

1985: needle decompression technique

Intumescent white cataracts have liquefied lens cortex which creates a high intra-lenticular pressure and this causes a force on the … More

1978: recovering from Argentinian flag sign

The challenge with an intumescent white cataract is completing the capsulorhexis without having capsular run-out (Argentinian flag sign). This is … More

1902: intumescent white cataract decompression

We receive 5 to 10 video submissions every day from our CataractCoach fans and I am thankful for that (here … More

1786: rescuing Argentinian flag sign

What do you do when the anterior capsule tear suddenly extends out to the lens equator? This is the dreaded … More

1755: intumescent cataract double rhexis

Our guest surgeon does a beautiful job with this intumescent white cataract. Because the cortex has liquefied, the capsular bag … More

1655: massaging the intumescent lens

The liquefied lens cortex in an intumescent white cataract creates increased pressure within the capsular bag and this can lead … More

1648: cystotome needle decompression

This resident surgeon does a great job on this white cataract case where he performs needle decompression of the intumescent … More

1639: intumescent & pressurized cataract

Increasing lens thickness indicates danger in cataract surgery because liquefied lens cortex can pressurize the capsular bag, increasing the risk … More