phacoemulsification
Oasis Pupil Expansion Ring
Phaco with a small pupil from pseudoexfoliation is presented. A new device, the Oasis Pupil Expansion Ring, is employed to enlarge the pupil. Video by Jason Jones, MD.
Small Pupil Cataract Surgery
Dr.Gimbel demonstrates a small pupil phacoemulsification without using an iris hooks or Malyugin ring. The Haeflinger cleaver could be used safely for nucleus cracking behind the iris. Online sharing...
Perforated PC
This patient had a PPV 5 months prior for a vitreous hemorrhage due to retinal tear. The cataract advanced in the postop period and he presented for surgery. I noted an extensive PSC in the clinic,...
The Role Of Viscoelastic In Cataract Surgery
Dr Gimbel describes the role of viscoelastic to enhance safe and effective cataract surgery.
Traumatic Cataract: BB Gun Pellet
Dr Gimbel does cataract extraction of a traumatic cataract brought on by a BB gun pellet.
PC Rupture During Phaco
Routine cataract surgery turned complex due to posterior capsule rupture during phacoemulsification. Viscoelastic was used to stabilize the anterior segment, the remaining nuclear pieces removed, cortex...
Phaco with Unanticipated Advanced Diffuse Zonulopathy
This older patient presented with routine-appearing nuclear sclerosis without history of trauma or evidence of pseudoexfoliation. During the early stages of cataract surgery, it was apparent the zonules...
Blunting An Anterior Capsule Tear
Dr Gimbel describes his rationale and technique of blunting an anterior capsule tear.
Conversion Of A Can-opener Capsulotomy Using...
Dr Gimbel describes two-staged capsulorhexis 2-CCC to convert a canopener capsulotomy in an intumescent cataract.
Traumatic Cataract Extraction: Keep The Bag?...
This patient is in his late 40s with a phthisical right eye and a dense subluxed cataract in this left eye. I knew preoperatively his zonular status would be an issue, but it became apparent that significant...
White Cataract, Shallow AC And Guttata
This patient presented with a mature white cataract, shallow anterior chamber and corneal guttata. Techniques are demonstrated which permit safe removal of the cataract and stable implantation of an...
Pseudoexfoliation: Small Pupil, Loose Zonules
Phacoemulsification of a moderate cataract in the setting of pseudoexfoliation. Poor dilation and lax zonules are encountered and managed. Video by Jason Jones.
Extremely Fibrotic Capsule
Dr Gimbel describes multiple instrument use in achieving a CCC in a longstanding uveitis pediatric eye.