Not all white cataracts are intumescent with pressurized capsular bags full of liquefied lens cortex. In some cases, like the … More
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1655: massaging the intumescent lens
The liquefied lens cortex in an intumescent white cataract creates increased pressure within the capsular bag and this can lead … More
1634: resident conquers the white cataract
A white cataract is a challenge for any surgeon, no matter how experienced, because the risks of potential complications is … More
1472: ASCRS case 3: rock the nucleus
Rocking the nucleus is an important step for intumescent white cataracts because it allows the liquefied cortex that is behind … More
1471: ASCRS case 2: white cataract tricks
Our next case from the ASCRS CataractCoach instructional course showcases the ways to minimize the risks involved with intumescent white … More
1415: white cataract needle decompression
For intumescent white cataracts, it can be helpful to decompress the capsular bag using a needle and aspiration/suction from a … More
Not all white cataracts are the same
All white cataracts are not the same. They can run the spectrum from soft to very dense, with a variable … More