This video features a combination phaco chop (a combination of vertical chop and horizontal chop techniques) where we play the … More
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1311: routine case with moderate density
Don’t be fooled into thinking that there is not much to be learned from watching a routine cataract case. As … More
1271: please steal this phaco technique
We all learn from each other — that’s one of the best things about ophthalmology. My surgical techniques are an … More
1247: Bent Needle Pre-Chopper
Our guest surgeon, Val Apostolov MD, has been featured on CataractCoach many times before. He is an innovative surgeon who … More
1213: chop this dense cataract in the bag
This patient has a 4+ nuclear sclerotic cataract which we would classify as dense. Fortunately, it is not quite at … More
1193: learning vertical chop phaco
Our guest surgeon today shows us a very nice vertical chop technique. This works well if the nucleus has a … More
1187: don’t place the probe in the center
To achieve the best combo chop, you want to have a sufficient distance between the phaco probe and the chopper … More
1175: the last case of residency
This is the final cataract case that was performed during residency and likely represents about 200 to 300 cataract surgeries … More
1164: routine phaco chop complete case
From our Complete Cataract Case series, this is a video of a routine phaco chop case. It is not cherry … More
1128: Why can’t I get the nuclear piece up?
You are ready for action. You embed the phaco probe and achieve high vacuum. You carefully place the chopper into … More
1115: no need to hook the lens equator
The original technique of phaco chop involved placing the chopper under the capsulorhexis edge and then around the lens equator. … More
1110: more chops for a dense nucleus
If the cataract nucleus is more dense, such as 3-4+ NS, performing more chops is beneficial to break up the … More
1109: the mushy nucleus is tough to chop
Sometimes when we try to chop the nucleus, we realize that the cataract material is too mushy and the chopped … More
1108: Moderate Nuclear Density Chop
I am often asked why I just do the one chop in some of my cataract cases. Would it be … More
1095: Where to place the chopper
Let’s admit that phaco chop can be a tough technique to learn. It requires both hands to perform a different … More
1054: complete case: why we chop
You know that I’m a big fan of the phaco chop technique for nucleus disassembly during cataract surgery because it … More
Simplified Pre-Chop Technique
The pre-chop technique refers to mechanically breaking the nucleus into smaller pieces prior to inserting the phaco probe into the … More
The critical step after the chop
There is a critical step after the chop that is absolutely required to facilitate nucleus removal. And this step is … More
Soft Chop technique for soft cataracts
With the amazing results from modern day cataract surgery, many patients are electing to experience the benefits of pseudophakia when … More
complete case: chop nucleus in the bag
One of my favorite types of videos to watch is the Complete Cataract Case. I enjoy seeing a surgery from … More
Secret to Chopping a Soft Cataract
If the cataract has a minimal amount of nuclear sclerosis, it is more challenging to chop it. The nucleus is … More
Complete Case: Propagate the Chop
Another video in our Complete Cataract Case series where we show you an entire surgery from start to finish. This … More
Learning Phaco Chop: you can do it!
Young surgeons need to learn to perform phaco chop — it makes cataract surgery efficient and increases safety. Less ultrasonic … More
Small Capsulorhexis Phaco Chop
The capsulorhexis is an important part of cataract surgery and one reason is that it allows access to the inside … More
Phaco Chop without Vacuum
It is a pleasure to watch an expert surgeon doing cataract surgery and I really enjoyed learning from Dr. Alex … More
Lateral Phaco Chop Technqiue
With traditional phaco chop, we place the chopper in front of the phaco probe tip, but there are other options. … More
Review: 4 quadrant chop-and-conquer
Many ophthalmologists in training start out by learning the four quadrant divide-and-conquer technique, which has a long history of being a … More
Review: Slow Motion Phaco Chop
In the course of giving lectures across the USA and around the world, I meet many experienced ophthalmologists who find … More
Seems like a good chop but…
Another video for our series of Complete Cataract Cases, we present a surgery of me operating. During this surgery, I … More