Congenital Posterior Polar Cataract

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This video features a detailed surgical technique and special considerations for the management of a 3-year-old patient with a congenital posterior polar cataract. Dr. Ahmed performs posterior capsulorhexis and use of a posterior optic button hole to place the IOL optic while the haptic remains in the bag.

Posted: 5/10/2023

Congenital Posterior Polar Cataract

This video features a detailed surgical technique and special considerations for the management of a 3-year-old patient with a congenital posterior polar cataract. Dr. Ahmed performs posterior capsulorhexis and use of a posterior optic button hole to place the IOL optic while the haptic remains in the bag.

Posted: 5/10/2023

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Simone Alex Bagaglia

1 year ago

Hi IKE, very interesing case, may i ask you a couple of questions: why 3 pieces IOL and why posterior rexhis? have you expericence with EDOF or Trifcoal Lenses on these pateints? Thanks in advance!

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