These are my pearls for implanting a toric IOL and achieving accurate alignment in small pupil cataract cases. These cases … More
Tag: small pupil cataract surgery
1194: phaco use after IOL implanted
This is a tough case for a resident. A smaller pupil with a denser cataract and in an eye with … More
1155: dense cataract, small pupil, MIGS
This is a tough case in an 87 year old patient who has a small pupil, a dense cataract, and … More
1130: Pupil Expansion with B-Hex Ring
If you really want to be honest with yourself, you will agree that the B-Hex pupil expansion ring is amazing. … More
1093: Audience Poll: Pupil Ring or Not?
This is the maximum pharmacologic dilation of about 4mm and the patient is noted to be taking tamsulosin (Flomax) for … More
This sign means I need a pupil ring
this sign means that I need a pupil ring for cataract surgery
Playlist: Small Pupil Cataract Surgery
Small pupil cases are relatively common, so all cataract surgeons must learn to master the techniques for these cases. This … More
lift the iris in smaller pupil cases
While we think that an 8 mm pupil is very well dilated, we must remember that the capsular bag has … More
Make 2 Paracentesis Incisions
In the USA, most surgeons use coaxial I/A for cortex removal and as such, they tend to make a single … More
Small pupil, PXF, and IFIS
For a beginning surgeon it is helpful to see surgeons performing techniques that are out of your comfort zone. The … More
Cataract Surgery with a Mid-Size Pupil without using iris hooks or expansion devices
How do we do cataract surgery in an eye with a mid-sized pupil of about 3 or 4 mm in … More