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Tag: traumatic cataract
1983: trauma, hyphema, & iris damage
We know that you cannot undo trauma. No matter how talented the surgeon and no matter the part of the … More
1967: behind the scenes traumatic cataract
Our podcast guest yesterday was Dr Brandon Ayres from the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, USA and explained his stepwise … More
1932: traumatic cataract with iris damage
Let’s thank this anonymous surgeon for doing a good job helping this patient who suffered from a traumatic cataract and … More
1922: traumatic mydriasis & dislocated IOL
This patient had an intra-ocular foreign body which necessitated a pars plana vitrectomy along with lensectomy and IOL placement. Now … More
1878: depot steroid implanted in the lens
This depot steroid device was supposed to be injected into the vitreous cavity, but it ended up inside the crystalline … More
1842: ASCRS 2023 Course Case 2
On Sunday, May 7, 2023 we had our Best of CataractCoach.com course at the ASCRS meeting in San Diego. It … More
1836: phaco and irido-dialysis repair
This patient sustained ocular trauma years ago which resulted in the disinsertion of the iris root at the temporal aspect … More
1823: white cataract after intra-vitreal injection
When a patient develops a white cataract right after an intra-vitreal injection, you can be pretty sure that the capsular … More
1704: metallic intra-ocular foreign body
This patient sustained ocular trauma where a small, metallic foreign body penetrated the cornea and ended up inside the crystalline … More
1670: traumatic cataract with iris damage
This patient sustained ocular trauma which resulted in a traumatic cataract, zonular loss, iris avulsion, and vitreous prolapse. Now you … More
1625: aqueous fluid misdirection syndrome
This is my video from the Cataract Spotlight session by Dr David Chang from the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2022 … More
1554: traumatic cataract and macular hole
The eye is a very fragile organ and trauma can cause dramatic damage that can be challenging to repair. We … More
1551: challenging traumatic cataract
When dealing with a traumatic cataract, the extent of tissue damage is not always fully understood until the surgery begins. … More
1529: prosthetic iris implantation
This patient sustained trauma which caused a cataract but it also resulted in permanent mydriasis with a pupil size of … More
1528: open globe, failed graft, & cataract
This video is a series of three separate surgeries on the same patient, by the same surgeon, Dr Jimmy Hu … More
1527: resorbed cataract with zonular loss
This patient sustained trauma to his eye years ago and that resulted in a cataract which, over time, became liquefied … More
1520: focal traumatic cataract
At the pre-operative consultation for this patient, it was unclear if there was capsular damage associated with this focal opacity. … More
1492: suture the IOL to a prosthetic iris
This patient sustained severe ocular trauma which left the eye aphakic with no capsular support and also significant iris damage. … More
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