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

Cortical Aspiration: The POPS Technique

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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