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1132: Playlist: white cataract capsulorhexis
Performing a successful capsulorhexis is one of the biggest challenges in eyes with white cataracts, particularly intumescent white cataracts. This … More
1125: Playlist: hydro-dissection
Hydro-dissection and hydro-delineation are critically important steps of cataract surgery since they allow us to carefully preserve the capsular bag … More
1104: Playlist: Post-Op Day 1
Modern day cataract surgery has a very high success and safety record, with the vast majority of patients having a … More
1097: Playlist: Suturing
While most routine phaco cataract surgeries do not require sutures for closure of the incision, the ability to suture is … More
1090: Playlist: Patient Experience
The patient experience is a critical part of your surgical practice. The patient wants a pleasant experience with good communication … More
1069: Playlist: Astigmatism
Cataract surgery is designed to correct the cataract. Refractive cataract surgery is to correct the cataract and also the refractive … More
1055: Playlist: Posterior Polar Cataracts
Studies have shown that 1 out of 3 posterior polar cataract surgeries result in a ruptured posterior capsule. Here’s the … More
1048: Playlist: Phaco Efficiency
We have said it many times before, but it still bears repeating: the goal of the surgery is not speed, … More
1034: Playlist: IntraOp OCT Scan
The intra-operative OCT scan is a rarity in ophthalmic operating rooms because of its cost which can add $60,000 to … More
1027: Playlist: Pseudo-Exfoliation
Cataract surgery in the setting of pseudo-exfolation is particularly challenging due to the structural weakness that occurs with this disease … More
1020: Playlist: Complications
Complications happen to all surgeons, no matter how much experience we have. It is true that a surgeon who has … More
1013: Playlist: Glaucoma Cases
The most commonly performed glaucoma surgery is…. cataract surgery! We know that doing cataract surgery alone can lower intra-ocular pressure … More
1006: Playlist: Indian Surgeons
Our ophthalmology colleagues from India have brought a high degree of expertise to cataract surgery. Over the past decades, I … More
999: Playlist: Toric IOLs
For the correction of astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery, toric IOLs can be an excellent option. The best … More
Playlist: Brazilian Surgeons
The first time I went to Brazil, it was an amazing experience because of the passion. And this applies to … More
Playlist: Hiding in plain sight
There are so many subtle clues in cataract surgery that can easily be missed, particularly when less experienced surgeons are … More
Playlist: toughest cases of 2020
After reviewing the surgical cases from 2020, I have chosen four tough cases to present here. Two of the cases … More
Playlist: Critical Life Lessons
Let’s start the new year right and make 2021 the time where you advance your surgical skills. Certainly dexterity and … More
Playlist: Capsulorhexis
The capsulorhexis is an important step of cataract surgery. It allows us to maintain the strength of the capsular bag … More