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Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed ophthalmic surgical operation. Most ophthalmologists learn and use a standardized surgical approach, and truth be told, for the majority of cataract cases, this technique will be sufficient. However, it is a known fact that each eye can present unique challenges, and skilled surgeons will have various techniques in their repertoire that allow them to navigate such obstacles. Additionally, there is a subset of complex cataracts that present a particularly challenging surgical environment. These cases need to be approached with careful planning and consideration in order to ensure optimal surgical outcomes. This chapter reviews key techniques required to address the white cataract, zonular instability, and the particularly challenging, short nanophthalmic eye. It also discusses approaches to floppy iris syndrome and other congenital or trauma-induced iris issues.
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Ong, J., Alsamarae, A., Crandall, A.S., Ahmed, I.I.K. (2022). Phacoemulsification in Complex Cases. In: Albert, D.M., Miller, J.W., Azar, D.T., Young, L.H. (eds) Albert and Jakobiec's Principles and Practice of Ophthalmology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42634-7_195
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