The liquefied lens cortex in an intumescent white cataract creates increased pressure within the capsular bag and this can lead … More
Tag: intumescent
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
1523: Zepto for intumescent cataracts
We have seen the videos before where the Argentinian Flag sign develops instantly as the anterior lens capsule splits uncontrollably. … More
1472: ASCRS case 3: rock the nucleus
Rocking the nucleus is an important step for intumescent white cataracts because it allows the liquefied cortex that is behind … More
1220: white cataract phaco puncture
This is a resident case of an intumescent white cataract. We have covered this topic many times and the theme … More
1173: phaco aspiration of lens milk
Intumescent white cataracts can pose a problem with capsulorhexis creation. This is because the cortex has liquefied and pressurized the … More
1052: Spiral Out Capsulorhexis
Our video features a young and talented surgeon, Dr Priyanka Pantola from Kanpur, UP, India and she is showing us … More
White cataract needle decompression
We know that an intumescent white cataract is fluid-filled with liquefied lens cortex. This makes the pressure within the capsular … More