On yesterday’s Cataract Coach Podcast (the top podcast in all of ophthalmology!) we learned some great surgical pearls from our … More
Tag: surgical pearls
2865: how to drain Hyphemas at the slit lamp
We have all seen it: post-op patient comes to your clinic with a layered hyphema that just isn’t clearing, and … More
2758: three great cataract surgery secrets
Three “Secret” Cataract Surgery Maneuvers These Subtle Techniques Enhance Control, Visibility, and Safety Cataract surgery has undergone remarkable refinement over … More
2507: two pearls for a great capsulorhexis
I used to think that the fewer grabs of the capsulorhexis, the better and I took pride in performing a … More
2397: four fast clips of great surgical pearls
In this video we present four fast clips, each just 1 minute long, showing great surgical pearls. The first is … More
2143: easy Visian ICL phakic IOL removal
Phakic IOLs have been very helpful in treating younger patients with high degrees of myopia beyond the capabilities of corneal … More
2108: IOL pivot technique using IA probe
Our guest surgeon, Professor Venkatesh presents a technique to easily rotate an IOL both clockwise and counterclockwise with the IA … More
1870: three cases of sudden trouble…
In this video we present three cases of sudden trouble: (1) the IOL pops out of the capsular bag, (2) … More
1620: pseudo-exfoliation cataract surgery
When it comes to patients with pseudo-exfoliation (PXF) and cataracts, does the pre-operative examination predict the intra-operative challenges? The title … More
1452: always give the benefit of the doubt
This is one of the most critically important lessons in ophthalmic surgery. You must remember that the result of surgery … More
1429: refractive lens exchange pearls
In my quest to give away every secret, surgical pearl, and useful bit of knowledge that I have acquired over … More
1384: four short videos with great pearls
Today we present four short videos with great surgical pearls. I am sure that you will learn something new and … More
1358: sub-incisional cortex removal
In the USA, the most common method for removal of cortex is using a coaxial IA probe, whereas in other … More
1349: share your best surgical pearl
We had some much needed rain in Los Angeles recently and I was fortunate to catch a beautiful rainbow. And … More
1288: the subtleties of efficient surgery
Becoming efficient in the operating room is not easy and it takes years to truly hone your craft. Remember that … More
1127: keeping track of surgical timing
You are the master of your own domain. The master of your own career. The master of your own life. … More
1099: some amazing surgical pearls
With CataractCoach, I am sharing everything that I have learned or figured out during the past 25 years in ophthalmology. … More