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Sulcus IOL Placement

HomeLens and Cataract / Surgery for Cataract

Title: Sulcus IOL Placement
Author: D. Brian Kim, MD, Professional Eye Associates, Dalton, Georgia
Date: 7/14/2016
Keywords/Main Subjects: Cataract surgery; sulcus IOL; IOL placement
Secondary CORE Category: Ophthalmic Surgery / Lens and Cataract Surgery
Diagnosis: Cataract
Brief Description: Indications and techniques for using sulcus lenses in cataract surgery are discussed. Types of lens necessary are also discussed. The technical details are illustrated through surgical videos. 
Format: video
Series: AECOS Lecture Series 2016
Identifier: Moran_CORE_23285
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Easy; One-Step; and Consistent Hydrodissection Technique

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Title: Easy; One-Step; and Consistent Hydrodissection Technique
Author: D. Brian Kim, MD, Professional Eye Associates, Dalton, Georgia
Date: 7/14/2016
Keywords/Main Subjects: Cataract surgery; Lens fragmentation techniques; lens disassembly techniques; phacoemulsification; phaco chop
Secondary CORE Category: Ophthalmic Surgery / Lens and Cataract Surgery
Diagnosis: Cataract
Brief Description: This lecture is intended to teach techniques for hydrodissection of the lens during cataract surgery. 
Format: video
Series: AECOS Lecture Series 2016
Identifier: Moran_CORE_23285
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Double Chop and Cross Chop

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Title: Double Chop and Cross Chop
Author: D. Brian Kim, MD, Professional Eye Associates, Dalton, Georgia
Date: 7/14/2016
Keywords/Main Subjects: Cataract surgery; Lens fragmentation techniques; lens disassembly techniques; phacoemulsification; phaco chop
Secondary CORE Category: Ophthalmic Surgery / Lens and Cataract Surgery
Diagnosis: Cataract
Brief Description: This lecture is intended to teach some techniques of lens disassembly / lens fragmentation techniques in phacoemulsification. Examples are given for soft and hard lenses.
Format: video
Series: AECOS Lecture Series 2016
Identifier: Moran_CORE_23276
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Endophthalmitis

HomeLens and CataractComplications of Cataract Surgery

Title: Endophthalmitis
Author: Balamurali K. Ambati, PhD, MD
Date: 7/14/2016
Keywords/Main Subjects: Endophthalmitis; cataract surgery; surgical complications; cataract complications
Diagnosis: Endophthalmitis
Brief Description: This lecture is intended to teach about endophthalmitis; the most feared potential complication of cataract surgery. Risk factors for endophthalmitis are discussed. Techniques to prevent endophthalmitis are discussed. Management and methods of identifying and adressing endophthalmitis are discussed.
Format: video
Series: AECOS Lecture Series 2016
Identifier: Moran_CORE_23270
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CME

HomeLens and CataractComplications of Cataract Surgery

Title: CME
Author: Balamurali K. Ambati, PhD, MD
Date: 7/14/2016
Keywords/Main Subjects: CME; postoperative complications; macular edema; Irving-gass syndrome; cataract complications; surgical complications
Diagnosis: CME
Brief Description: This lecture is intended to teach about clinically significant macular edema (CME); as a complication of cataract surgery. Risk factors; methods of identifying CME; treatment; and techniques to avoid CME are discussed.
Format: video
Series: AECOS Lecture Series 2016
Identifier: Moran_CORE_23265
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The Ophthalmic Exam: Retina and Posterior Segment

Home / Retina and Vitreous / Diagnostic Approach to Retinal Disease

Title: The Ophthalmic Exam: Retina and Posterior Segment
Author: Andrew S. Davis, MD, Vitreo Retina Surgeon, Salt Lake Retina
Date: 7/15/2016
Keywords/Main Subjects: Posterior Segment Exam; Slit Lamp Exam; Eye exam techniques; indirect ophthalmoscopy
Diagnosis: None
Brief Description: This lecture is designed to teach residents and fellows how to properly perform the posterior segment and retina exam. Slit lamp and Indirect techniques and instrument use are discussed in detail.
Format: video
Series: AECOS Lecture Series 2016
Identifier: Moran_CORE_23260
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Pars Plana Vitrectomy Surgery and Techniques

Home / Retina and Vitreous / Vitreoretinal Surgery

Title: Pars Plana Vitrectomy Surgery and Techniques
Author: Andrew S. Davis, MD, Vitreo Retina Surgeon, Salt Lake Retina
Date: 7/15/2016
Keywords/Main Subjects: Pars plana vitrectomy; 25g vitrectomy; vitreous hemorrhage; peribulbar block; retinal tear; endolaser; PPV
Diagnosis: Retinal tear
Brief Description: This lecture discusses the techniques of 25g pars plana vitrectomy. The particular case is a vitrectomy for a patient with vitreous hemorrhage from retinal tear. The case is discussed and the surgical techniques are presented.
Format: video
Series: AECOS Lecture Series 2016
Identifier: Moran_CORE_23255
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Patient Evaluation and Surgical Planning

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Title: Patient Evaluation and Surgical Planning
Author: Alice T. Epitropoulos, MD, FACS, Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultants of Ohio, The Eye Center of Colombus
Date: 7/14/2016
Keywords/Main Subjects: Cataract; cataract surgery; preoperative evaluation; IOL calculations
Diagnosis: Cataract
Brief Description: This lecture discusses the techniques and skills required for the preparation and evaluation of the cataract surgery patient. Surgical planning; testing; IOL calculations and IOL choices; and important pre-operative conditions are discussed. Case examples are given and discussed. Informed consent is discussed.
Format: video
Series: AECOS Lecture Series 2016
Identifier: Moran_CORE_23252
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Capsulotomy Challenges

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Title: Capsulotomy Challenges
Author: Alice T. Epitropoulos, MD, FACS, Ophthalmic Surgeons & Consultations of Ohio, The Eye Center of Colombus
Date: 7/14/2016
Keywords/Main Subjects: Cataract; cataract surgery; caspulorrhexis; phacoemulsification; cataract surgery complications
Secondary CORE Category: Lens and Cataract / Surgery for Cataract / A Basic Outline of the Phaco Procedure
Diagnosis: Cataract
Brief Description: This lecture discusses the techniques and methods of performing the capsulotomy step of cataract surgery. Capsulotomy in routine and complex cases are discussed. Technical skill components are emphasized. Techniqes of preventing and resolving complications are discussed.
Format: video
Series: AECOS Lecture Series 2016
Identifier: Moran_CORE_23245
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