2714: great skill after 4500 cataract cases

Our guest surgeon has been working hard and in the first few years after training has already performed 4500 cataract … More

2704: cataract after ruptured globe repair

Performing cataract surgery in an eye with a recent corneal laceration and a lacerated anterior lens capsule requires careful surgical … More

2700: Aussie resident does a white cataract

Learning to perform cataract surgery on white cataracts during residency is a valuable yet challenging experience that builds surgical confidence … More

2695: re-thinking intumescent white cataracts

On yesterday’s CataractCoach Podcast (the top podcast in all of ophthalmology!) we discussed applying engineering principles to challenging cataract surgery … More

2669: Quiz: What does this sign mean?

You are about to start doing phaco chop for this white cataract and you notice that the capsulorhexis is no … More

2654: dense white cataract with a surprise

Approaching cataract surgery in a dense white cataract with a fibrotic anterior capsule presents significant challenges that require careful planning … More

2648: Rosatelli Double Capsulorhexis

We love Dr Neto Rosatelli and his incredible surgical skill. An intumescent white cataract poses significant challenges during cataract surgery … More

2636: mini-rhexis with phaco handpiece

This video showcases an advanced technique (not for beginners) to perform a capsulorhexis in eyes with white cataracts. The technique … More

2626: white cataract with pseudo-exfoliation

Today is another video from our Complete Cataract Case series where we show an entire surgery, from start to finish, … More

2615: dense white cataract with femto laser

Our guest surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to help with cataract surgery on a dense white cataract. The question is … More

2566: spiral out capsulorhexis technique

We love white cataracts because it is a true miracle of modern medicine where we can take truly blind people … More

2548: pars plana vitreous tap for shallow AC

This is a very difficult and challenging case where our guest surgeon does an amazing job and offers so many … More

2544: Quiz: Why the sudden cataract?

Time for another CataractQuiz™: Why did this patient suddenly develop a white cataract? This is a 65 year old construction … More

2510: intumescent cataract chop

Our guest surgeon does a great job with this tough case of an intumescent white cataract. Fortunately, there is just … More

2452: What about the fibrotic capsule?

This patient presents with a long-standing white cataract and when you remove it there is a fibrotic plaque. It’s actually … More

2446: Quiz: What kind of cataract is this?

Look carefully at the title photo and ask yourself, “Hmmm, what kind of cataract is this?” Think about it. Is … More

2434: young surgeon’s great phaco chop

Our guest surgeon is young and at the beginning of a long career and has the skill development to perform … More

2425: You just suffered the Argentinian Flag

When looking at this picture you can see the likeness of the Argentinian flag: blue-white-blue because the capsule which was … More

2411: white cataract drops into vitreous

I travel frequently to give lectures all over the world and that meant more than 20 countries in 2024 alone. … More

2398: white cornea and white cataract

This patient sustained penetrating ocular trauma in the past which resulted in a corneal leukoma and a white cataract with … More

2384: aspiration probe for the capsulorhexis

In this video, our guest surgeon uses the 23g aspiration probe to hold the anterior lens capsule and then create … More

2383: liquefied lens cortex aspiration

We love white cataracts because of the incredible difference it makes in our patients’ lives. They walk into our clinic, … More

2377: intumescent white cataract options

In this review video we discuss the various options for dealing with intumescent white cataracts an in particular with the … More

2371: resident spiral out capsulorhexis

Performing a spiral out capsulorhexis is a good way to approach a white cataract where the risk of capsular run-out … More

2370: first time doing a white cataract

As you know, we like to keep all resident cases anonymous here on CataractCoach. And this video is a resident’s … More

2363: resident white cataract case

I’ve often said that one of the most amazing miracles of modern medicine is performing phaco for a patient with … More

2305: Quiz: Is it intumescent or not?

By looking at the title picture, how can you tell if this white cataract is intumescent or not? Think about … More

2285: traumatic cataract with iridodialysis

Traumatic cataracts are challenging because we are not often aware of the full extent of the damage to the delicate … More

2283: white cataract sutureless MSICS

Here at CataractCoach we have long extolled the virtues of MSICS: manual, shelved incision cataract surgery, where we make a … More

2231: catarata blanca-fibrosa

This patient has a dense white cataract but in addition there is fibrosis of the anterior capsule. You can see … More

2217: now you notice capsular wrinkles…

Sometimes with white cataracts, it can be difficult to notice subtle signs during the pre-operative exam and consultation. In this … More

2208: reverse soft shell OVD technique

Our guest surgeon says that this technique has a 100% success rate in preventing the Argentinian Flag Sign of capsular … More

2182: white cataract double rhexis

The double rhexis technique means that we first perform a smaller capsulorhexis in order to safely decompress the capsular bag … More

2181: white cataract horizontal chop

Our guest surgeon here is a resident who is doing a great job of horizontal chop in this white cataract. … More

2160: How to save this run-out rhexis?

With an intumescent white cataract the risk of capsular run-out (and Argentinian flag sign) is high and all seasoned cataract … More

2140: temporal MSICS for white cataract

Our international CataractCoach fans may be surprised to learn that the vast majority of USA cataract surgeons do not know … More

2128: soft white cataract with PC rupture

This patient has a soft white cataract from prior trauma and now it is time for cataract surgery. Look carefully … More

2117: capsulorhexis with the bimanual IA

Our guest surgeon uses the bimanual irrigation/aspiration instruments to perform the capsulorhexis in an intumescent white cataract. The anterior capsule … More

2097: I like this baby capsulorhexis, why?

Now you must be thinking, “Wait a minute, Cataract Coach, you always tell us not to make a baby rhexis, … More

2096: and suddenly, the capsule split…

We have all been there: trying to do needle decompression of an intumescent white cataract and then suddenly, the capsule … More

2076: run-out rhexis leads to challenges

One of our favorite topics on CataractCoach is the intumescent white cataract. One of the primary difficulties in these cases … More

2073: Quiz: How do you fix this iris defect?

This patient sustained ocular trauma which resulted in a white cataract and a large iridodialysis. How would you go about … More

2070: cataract from electrocution / electric shock

Electrocution is very dangerous and can lead to instant death. In cases where the victim survives, there can be severe … More

1997: YAG laser capsulotomy white cataracts

CataractCoach.com is your reference for everything cataract surgery and anterior segment surgeries and in that regard, we want a complete … More

1978: recovering from Argentinian flag sign

The challenge with an intumescent white cataract is completing the capsulorhexis without having capsular run-out (Argentinian flag sign). This is … More