Cataract Pieces: Vitrectomy Pearls

Show Description +

A vitrectomy occurs less frequently during cataract surgery. However, this limits the opportunity for resident ophthalmologists to learn critical techniques. This is a case that demonstrates vitrectomy pearls for success. Highlights include: how to successfully remove cortical material with vitreous present in the anterior chamber, stabilizing the capsular bag with zonular weakness, and placement of a sulcus 3 piece IOL.

Posted: 1/02/2024

Keywords:

Vitrectomy

Cataract Pieces: Vitrectomy Pearls

A vitrectomy occurs less frequently during cataract surgery. However, this limits the opportunity for resident ophthalmologists to learn critical techniques. This is a case that demonstrates vitrectomy pearls for success. Highlights include: how to successfully remove cortical material with vitreous present in the anterior chamber, stabilizing the capsular bag with zonular weakness, and placement of a sulcus 3 piece IOL.

Posted: 1/02/2024

Keywords:

Vitrectomy

Please log in to leave a comment.

More in Residents & Fellows

The PMMA Puzzle: Advanced Phaco Technique in a Complex Case

Mokhtar Abushanab, MD, and Jluwi Saud Almasaud, MD

Extracapsular Lensectomy With Toric IOL Implantation for Microspherophakia

Kamran Ahmed, MD; Caitlyn Cooper, MA; and Denton Loomis

KDB Glide Surgical Techniques

Leonard K. Seibold, MD