Surgery in a patient with high axial myopia and a posterior polar cataract

JAN 06, 2023

Young Patient with Axial Myopia and a Posterior Polar Cataract

By Robert H Osher, MD, David F Chang, MD, Nicole R Fram, MD, Susan M MacDonald MD, Kevin M Miller, MD

Cataract Spotlight/AAO 2022

Cataract/Anterior Segment, Complications, Enhancement, IOLs and Implantation, New Technology and Instruments

In this presentation, Dr. Bob Osher discusses the challenges he encountered in providing an intraocular lens (IOL) for a 22-year-old patient. The young woman had high axial myopia and a posterior polar cataract and wanted to be able to see distance and near. An expert panel and the audience consider which IOL to use and how to handle a posterior capsular tear. In addition, as the case progresses, Dr. Osher details an error he made and how it affected the patient.

This video is part of Cataract Spotlight 2022.