This patient sustained severe ocular trauma which left the eye aphakic with no capsular support and also significant iris damage. … More
Tag: traumatic cataract
1485: how I know zonular support is weak
Weak zonular support makes cataract surgery far more challenging and increases the potential risks such as vitreous prolapse, retained lens … More
1423: subluxated cataract & pupilloplasty
This patient sustained an ocular injury which resulted in subluxation of the crystalline lens, cataract formation, and chronic traumatic mydriasis. … More
1355: traumatic cataract from airbag
Car airbags have saved many lives but their explosive inflation can cause trauma particularly if the occupant is sitting too … More
1319: traumatic cataract with iris damage
This patient sustained blunt trauma a few years ago which resulted in a cataract as well as damage to his … More
1305: synechiolysis in traumatic cataract
These synechiae are adhesions of the iris to the anterior lens capsule and in this case, they are due to … More
1262: cataract after intra-vitreal injection
In previous videos, we have warned against the issue of an intra-vitreal injection inadvertently hitting the lens capsule and causing … More
1248: surgeon surprised by zonular loss
A careful slit-lamp microscope examination of the eye during the pre-operative consultation can pick up most cases of compromised zonular … More
1232: traumatic loss of zonular support
This patient sustained severe ocular trauma that resulted in loss of more than 180 degrees of zonular support. He has … More
1222: traumatic cataract capsule fibrosis
Our guest surgeon has a very interesting case to share. This patient sustained a traumatic injury many years ago and … More
1221: traumatic cataract lens penetration
This patient sustained a penetrating ocular injury about one year ago. He was working on a construction project and a … More
1092: Traumatic Cataract Zonular Loss
Our guest surgeon Dr Vipul Arora from India presents a case of a traumatic cataract with sectoral zonular loss. This … More
1077: traumatic cataract & pupilloplasty
This patient sustained blunt trauma to his eye and then developed chronic mydriasis and a cataract with significant zonular loss. … More
1044: sutured capsule support device
Our guest surgeon is Dr. Atul Khadane from Amravati, India and he demonstrates the use of the Assianchor (developed by … More
1043: intra-vitreal injection punctures lens
The most commonly performed ocular invasive procedure performed in the USA is the intra-vitreal injection, with many millions done per … More
1023: Foreign body capsule rupture
This patient sustained a serious ocular injury: a foreign body pierced the cornea, punctured the anterior lens capsule, and now … More
Cataract Quiz: Zonular Dehiscence
Our guest surgeon is Dr Willie Kan from Malaysia and he presents a very tough case: a traumatic white cataract … More
Playlist: Traumatic Cataract
The eye is a delicate organ and trauma can cause many challenges during cataract surgery. The more common issues include … More
traumatic cataract with bulging capsule
This 23 year old patient was involved in an accident and developed bilateral traumatic cataracts. When we examine the patient … More