Managing the Extremely Dense "Ruby Red Cata-Rock"

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Gary Wörtz, MD, operates on a patient with an extremely dense, red cataract which requires multiple techniques to remove. With the lens too dense to chop, and phaco energy exceeding the limit, Dr. Wörtz enlarges his incision to remove the cataract in one piece.

Posted: 10/11/2021

Managing the Extremely Dense "Ruby Red Cata-Rock"

Gary Wörtz, MD, operates on a patient with an extremely dense, red cataract which requires multiple techniques to remove. With the lens too dense to chop, and phaco energy exceeding the limit, Dr. Wörtz enlarges his incision to remove the cataract in one piece.

Posted: 10/11/2021

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