There is no doubt that MSICS is a great procedure for a dense, brunescent, rock hard cataract. MSICS stands for … More
Tag: soft cataract
1866: suggestions for the soft nucleus
In this case our guest surgeon is performing cataract surgery on a soft nucleus. These surgeries can be tricky because … More
1706: Approach to the Gummy Nucleus
This patient has a large cortical opacity in the central visual axis which is distorting the vision tremendously. So while … More
1376: soft posterior polar cataract
This younger patient has a posterior polar cataract with new PSC (posterior subcapsular) spread of opacities, thereby significantly limiting the … More
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
1252: how I handle soft cataracts
Soft cataracts require one important step for success: get the nucleus away from the posterior capsule. I like to accomplish … More
1215: soft PSC cataract in a 30 year old
When we perform cataract surgery for any patient, we must be cognizant that the patient will see the world through … More
1206: the soft and gummy cataract
When a cataract is very soft, such as in a younger patient with a posterior sub-capsular cataract, we can prolapse … More
1137: too soft to chop, so tumble it
If you know a variety of different phaco techniques, it is easy to switch gears and shift to something that … More
1100: Very soft PSC cataract technique
This patient is young, under age 40, and has been suffering from posterior subcapsular cataracts for more than 1 year. … More
1061: soft cataracts the easy way
It would seem that performing cataract surgery on an eye with a soft cataract would be easier. Since there 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