Cortical Aspiration: The POPS Technique

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Abhay R. Vasavada, MS, FRCS, emphasizes the importance of cortical aspiration during cataract surgery to obtain a clean capsular bag and to prevent posterior capsule opacification. This video shows the four steps of the POPS (position, occlude, posterior displacement, and swiping) technique performed using bimanual irrigation and aspiration.

Posted: 6/25/2021

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Cataract Surgery

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Cortical Removal

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Name: Cortical Aspiration: The POPS Technique
Uploaded: 2021-06-25T14:41:59+00:00
Description: Abhay R. Vasavada, MS, FRCS, emphasizes the importance of cortical aspiration during cataract surgery to obtain a clean capsular bag and to prevent posterior capsule opacification. This video shows the four steps of the POPS (position, occlude, posterior displacement, and swiping) technique performed using bimanual irrigation and aspiration.