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3090: submarine chop for a denser cataract

Executing the “submarine chop” on a dense nuclear cataract begins with sculpting a central pit directly into the nucleus using the phaco tip. Digging this central depression allows the phaco needle to achieve deep mechanical purchase within the firm core while simultaneously creating physical space for the chopper instrument t...


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3089: white cataract capsulorhexis x 10

One of these 10 cases ends up in a run-out capsulorhexis – see if you can guess which one!

Making the capsulorhexis in white cataracts demands constant vigilance, as deceptively calm tear vectors can rapidly run out toward the equatorial zonules under elevated intumescent pressure giving you the dreaded Argentinian Flag...


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3088: a dense nucleus requires a larger rhexis

A dense nuclear cataract case demands an adequately sized anterior capsulorhexis, measuring at least 5.0 to 5.5 mm in diameter, to facilitate safe nuclear maneuvering. Sizing the opening too small, such as a 4.0 mm or what I often call a “baby” rhexis, significantly increases surgical stress during nuclear disassembly. Den...


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3087: right eye, right hand & left eye, left hand

Sitting superiorly at the head of the bed while maintaining a temporal incision orientation is a unique ergonomic setup that relies on true ambidexterity. By holding the primary phaco handpiece in the right hand for right eyes and in the left hand for left eyes, the surgeon eliminates the physical footprint changes ...


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3086: Podcast 186: Richard Schulze Jr MD

Our podcast guest, Dr Richard Schulze Jr, comes from a family of physicians and like many fellow ophthalmologists is a child of an ophthalmologist. He has a strong passion for the humanities, investing the time to do a master’s degree at Oxford...


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