Complications and Challenging Cataract Management Course

Course Details

May 24^th

July 5^th

Surgeons with experience in phacoemulsification ready to advance their knowledge and skill level to managing more complex cases.

To advance knowledge and develop new skills in the management of more challenging cataract cases with moderate to high complexity.

• Dr. Domenico Boccuzzi

Mastering Phacodynamics
CENTURION^® Vision System Phacodynamics (OZil^®, vacuum, AFR, role of lower, more physiological IOP setting) understanding and optimization for different grades of cataract
Cataract surgery complication management
Avoidance and management of posterior capsule rupture/tear Best practices for anterior vitrectomy Intraoperative zonular dialysis management Run-away capsulorrhexis management Aqueous misdirection Descemet detachment Options for IOLs implantation in the absence of capsular support: Anterior chamber IOL IOL anchored to iris Sulcus fixation Defective IOL management – decentration, exchange
Intraoperative complication identification and management
Wound related, capsulotomy related, posterior capsule rupture/tear, dropped nucleus

Getting biometry right
Optical biometry and IOL Calculation formula Common mistakes to avoid and understanding validation criteria
Challenging cataract management with optimised technique and technology
Hard cataract, soft cataract, intumescent cataract, white cataract management Small pupil and floppy iris – Iris hooks, pupil expander Shallow anterior chamber – OVD, parameter settings Cataract surgery in pseudoexfoliation syndrome Zonulardialysis and subluxation – capsular tension ring, capsular tension segment
Dry lab / Wet lab
Management of capsular rupture with anterior vitrectomy in porcine/artificial eyes Iris retractors and capsular tension rings use in porcine/artificial eyes