3089: white cataract capsulorhexis x 10 One of these 10 cases ends up in a run-out capsulorhexis – see if … More
Tag: white cataract
3085: resident does automated lens aspiration
3085: resident does automated lens aspiration Great job by this resident surgeon but there is BIG CRITICAL MISTAKE made during … More
3084: white cataract after ruptured globe
3084: white cataract after ruptured globe Performing cataract surgery following repair of a ruptured globe with a corneal laceration requires … More
3075: Quiz: Why did trypan blue stain like this?
3075: Quiz: Why did trypan blue stain like this? Quiz time: Why did the trypan blue dye stain like this … More
3074: the capsulorhexis ran out – let’s recover now
3074: the capsulorhexis ran out – let’s recover now The Argentinian flag sign is a notorious intraoperative challenge, and because … More
3070: Managing Phacolytic Glaucoma
3070: Managing Phacolytic Glaucoma Managing phacolytic glaucoma requires careful control of intraocular pressure and high intralenticular tension within a hypermature, … More
3022: angle closure and white cataract case
3022: angle closure and white cataract case Performing cataract extraction in an eye with primary angle closure and a white … More
3017: Argentinian flag in Expert Hands
3017: Argentinian flag in Expert Hands Even expert surgeons encounter high-risk intraoperative complications—the true mark of surgical excellence lies in … More
2968: Challenging Capsulorhexis white double rhexis
2968: Challenging Capsulorhexis white double rhexis A double rhexis technique is a vital safety maneuver when managing a tense white … More
2938: resident conquers this white cataract
For a resident surgeon, being confronted with a dense white cataract, the stakes are high. The lack of a red … More
2931: young registrar meets Argentinan flag
In this classic teaching moment, a registrar fails to decompress the capsular bag of an intumescent white cataract. Upon the … More
2929: problem with femto laser white cataract
In the management of an intumescent white cataract, some surgeons like to use the femtosecond laser to create a the … More
2921: aspirate and the cataract disappears
Performing surgery on a 21 year old with a mature white cataract requires a different mindset than your typical elderly … More
2905: dissecting a lens fibrotic membrane
When dealing with a white cataract, a central fibrotic plaque can make a standard capsulorhexis nearly impossible. After staining the … More
2894: How do you save the capsule now?
Recovering from the Argentinian Flag Sign The Argentinian Flag Sign is a classic surgical challenge where high intra-lenticular pressure causes … More
2880: small anterior segment angle closure
Operating in an eye with a history of angle closure and a shallow anterior chamber presents a significant crowded environment. … More
2874: Morgagnian cataract with zonulopathy
A Morgagnian cataract (named after Giovanni Morgagni the Italian father of anatomic pathology from the 1700s!) represents a very late … More
2852: subluxated cataract requires ICCE
There was a time many years ago (40+ years ago) where the standard procedure for cataract surgery was to perform … More
2851: AC whiteout from phacolytic glaucoma
Patients sometimes ask if cataract surgery is absolutely required right now and the answer for the vast majority of patients, … More
2845: white cataract after intra-vit injection
An intra-vitreal injection that accidentally punctures the posterior lens capsule often triggers an acute traumatic white cataract. This occurs because … More
2818: zonulopathy & iris clip phakic IOL
Operating on a highly myopic eye with a pre-existing iris-claw (Artisan/Verisyse) phakic IOL and zonular instability requires a sophisticated, staged … More
2718: uveitis white cataract & synechiae
Performing cataract surgery in an eye with chronic uveitis presents a triple challenge: a fragile blood-aqueous barrier, dense posterior synechiae, … More
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