This is a case of MSICS, which is important to learn even if you feel that you can “phaco anything” … More
Tag: run-out capsulorhexis
1942: this capsulorhexis is going to run out
In most cases of intumescent white cataracts, we can substantially lower the risk of capsular run-out (the Argentinian flag sign) … More
1824: two jerky pulls to save the capsulorhexis
We have previously covered the Little Technique to pull backwards to help save a run-out capsulorhexis. This Two Jerky Pulls … More
1710: this radialized capsulorhexis is stuck
This resident is just hitting his/her stride and has done more than 100 cataract surgeries at this point. This started … More
1709: save this run out capsulorhexis
This guest surgeon does a great job of managing this run out capsulorhexis. It extends all the way to the … More
1535: resident capsulorhexis rescue
Learning the capsulorhexis is one of the toughest steps of cataract surgery. In this case, a resident surgeon encounters a … More
1198: run-out rhexis leads to vitreous
The capsulorhexis is a very important part of the cataract surgery because it ensures compartmentalization of the eye during phacoemulsification … More