2993: last case of residency is a tough one This video showcases a great job by an anonymous resident surgeon … More
Tag: white cataracts
2741: Blanco Puncion en Catarata Blanca
Wowza, Cataract Coach is speaking a little Spanish! The Blanco Punción technique, developed by Dr. Ariel Blanco, is used to … More
2740: recovering from Argentinian flag sign
This has happened to all of us! The Argentinian flag sign occurs when the anterior capsule tears peripherally during capsulorhexis … More
2709: YAG laser in milky white cataracts
In cases of intumescent white cataracts, particularly those with high intra-lenticular pressure, using a Nd:YAG laser to perform an anterior … More
2703: lens milk leaks into vitreous cavity
In intumescent white or Morgagnian cataracts, the liquefied lens cortex, often referred to as milky lens fluid, can sometimes migrate … More
2643: very young patient with white cataract
Performing cataract surgery on young patients with intumescent white cataracts presents a unique and formidable challenge for ophthalmic surgeons. Unlike … More
2639: massaging intumescent cataracts
In cataract surgery, the Argentinian flag sign is a well-known complication that can occur during capsulorhexis in cases of intumescent … More
2632: AC infusion & needle decompression
We have featured many videos about how to safely perform a capsulorhexis for an intumescent white cataract. In this technique … More
2530: the capsulorhexis runs out
Our guest surgeon does a great job with this tough case where we encounter a common issue: a radialized capsulorhexis. … More
2334: double capsulorhexis technique
Seeing a patient with a white cataract undergoing cataract surgery brings me back to early memories of medical school. I … More
2311: white cataract capsulorhexis options
One of our favorite topics on CataractCoach is the white cataract and we know that the challenge in these cases … More
2240: Blanco-puncture for white cataracts
Yesterday’s outstanding CataractCoach Podcast featured Dr Juan Batlle who explained the Blanco-Puncture technique that he learned from Argentinian surgeon Dr … More
2174: double rhexis white MSICS case
We have already covered the topic of the Double Capsulorhexis Technique to prevent the Argentinian Flag Sign in cataract surgery … More
2166: Argentinian flag: how to finish the case
We all are going to experience this complication if we operate on intumescent white cataracts enough: the anterior lens capsule … More
2150: phaco puncture for white cataracts
Not all white cataracts are the same and in this category, among the most challenging is the intumescent white cataract. … More
1956: Morgagnian cataracts are challenging
A Morgagnian cataract is one where the cortex has completely liquefied and the remaining endo-nucleus is floating around in the … More
1914: What if lens decompression yields nothing?
Many videos have been featured here on CataractCoach to explain how to avoid the dreaded Argentinian Flag sign with white … More
1902: intumescent white cataract decompression
We receive 5 to 10 video submissions every day from our CataractCoach fans and I am thankful for that (here … More
1847: Curriculum Lesson 24: white cataracts
The next lesson in our 25 part curriculum series is focused on dealing with dense cataracts. You can see the … More
1827: review of techniques for white cataracts
This video is a compilation showing highlights from previous videos in order to review the techniques for white cataracts. We … More
1672: Where’s the milk?
Not all white cataracts are intumescent with pressurized capsular bags full of liquefied lens cortex. In some cases, like the … More
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