Cataract Surgery News

Flash photos typically produce a red reflection in people’s eyes, but sometimes that reflection can appear white or gray, which is known as leukocoria.

This patient presented with a decade-long history of poor vision out of one eye. While there was no recollection of trauma, the preoperative consultation revealed clues that suggested a prior blunt force injury.

ATHENS, Greece — For patients who cannot lie flat, it is important to learn how to perform phacoemulsification in the upright position, according to a speaker.

ATHENS, Greece — There are significant differences between the eyes of men and women, and more studies are needed to assess how these distinctions should be addressed in eye care.

ORLANDO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Telling It Like It Is, I. Paul Singh, MD, shares how Dextenza can decrease the topical drop burden of steroids and improve efficiency of ophthalmic surgery.

ATHENS, Greece — Retinal re-detachment following cataract extraction remains significant in patients who have previously undergone pars plana vitrectomy for retinal detachment, according to a study.

Pupil snap, described by Dr. Ronald Yeoh, is an ominous sign during a phacoemulsification procedure, marking the breakage of the posterior capsule followed by momentary constriction of the pupil, like a quick snap, as seen in Figure 1.

ORLANDO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Telling It Like It Is, Arun C. Gulani, MD, discusses a panel on managing complex corneal and cataract cases and how the meeting helps to advance ophthalmic education.

ORLANDO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Telling It Like It Is, William B. Trattler, MD, discusses a complex case of pediatric cataract surgery.