1283: The “I&A only” Soft Cataract

This young patient developed a cataract after trauma. Fortunately, the zonular support is great and the long term stability of … More

1282: flip and chop for softer lens

If there is less nuclear density, then flip and chop is also a great technique. It brings the nucleus up … More

Soft cataracts require one important step for success: get the nucleus away from the posterior capsule. I like to accomplish … More

When we perform cataract surgery for any patient, we must be cognizant that the patient will see the world through … More

When a cataract is very soft, such as in a younger patient with a posterior sub-capsular cataract, we can prolapse … More

If you know a variety of different phaco techniques, it is easy to switch gears and shift to something that … More

This patient is young, under age 40, and has been suffering from posterior subcapsular cataracts for more than 1 year. … More

It would seem that performing cataract surgery on an eye with a soft cataract would be easier. Since there is … More

With the amazing results from modern day cataract surgery, many patients are electing to experience the benefits of pseudophakia when … More