Pocket IOL Rescue
By Jonathan L. Prenner, MD
Dr. Prenner demonstrates how to retrieve a dislocated IOL with a maneuver called the pocket IOL rescue technique. He creates two Hoffman scleral pockets and sutures the IOL-capsular bag complex into place.
Corneaplastique for Keratoconus With a Corneal Scar
Dr. Gulani presents a case of advanced keratoconus with a corneal scar and deep ectasia. Following the principles of corneaplastique, he performs manual lamellar transplant to remove the scar and replace tissue so as to strengthen the cornea for future laser surface ablation.
Cross-Swords Technique
By Steven Cohen, MD
Dr. Cohen performs a cross-swords technique for transscleral fixation of an in-the-bag dislocated posterior chamber IOL by keeping a 9-0 polypropylene suture entirely buried in the sclera.
Sarcoid Uveitis With Cataract and Posterior Synechiae
By Douglas Baker, MD
Dr. Baker presents a patient with sarcoid uveitis, posterior synechiae, dense cataract, and elevated intraocular pressure. He removes the cataract and sutures a Molteno3 implant (IOP Ophthalmics, Inc.) into place.
