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Unplanned ACIOL Placement During Cataract Surgery

Unplanned ACIOL Placement During Cataract Surgery

It is rare to lose anterior capsular support but it does occur. A scleral fixated intraocular lens is an option, but this does not yet have proven long-term stability. The technique is complex, and requires a significant amount of surgery time. Another option is to leave the patient aphakic and refer them to the retina service for the procedure. In my opinion, both of these options…

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Zonular Weakness Management During Cataract Surgery

Zonular Weakness Management During Cataract Surgery

Sometimes there is very little that differentiates a great surgeon from an average one. One of these qualities is anticipation. Knowing ahead of time what could go wrong and correcting for it. Signs of danger to come can be subtle, but picking up on these signs early is essential for a successful surgery.

This starts with the patient history. Document anything clinically relevant and associated…

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