Tips for Phacoemulsification in Smaller Eyes

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Small eyes present unique challenges or risks during phacoemulsification, such as endothelial injury, iris prolapse, rhexis radialization, zonulopathy, malignant glaucoma, and suprachoroidal hemorrhage. Lorraine M. Provencher, MD, shares her routine approach to minimize some of these risks.

Posted: 7/11/2022

Tips for Phacoemulsification in Smaller Eyes

Small eyes present unique challenges or risks during phacoemulsification, such as endothelial injury, iris prolapse, rhexis radialization, zonulopathy, malignant glaucoma, and suprachoroidal hemorrhage. Lorraine M. Provencher, MD, shares her routine approach to minimize some of these risks.

Posted: 7/11/2022

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