One of our favorite topics on CataractCoach is the intumescent white cataract. We know that the capsular bag is pressurized … More
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Intumescent Cataract Auto Aspiration
We know that intumescent white cataracts can be challenging because the lens capsule is pressurized with liquefied lens cortex. This … More
Spiral Capsulorhexis Technique
After needle decompression of the cataract, using a spiral technique for the capsulorhexis has a distinct advantage: if there is … More
White cataract needle decompression
We know that an intumescent white cataract is fluid-filled with liquefied lens cortex. This makes the pressure within the capsular … More
Secret to Chopping Dense Cataracts
For the phaco chop technique, the nucleus is held stationary by the vacuum level of the phaco probe. This is … More