DEC 19, 2023
Top 5 Pearls for Phaco with Mild to Moderate Glaucoma
Cataract Spotlight/AAO 2023
Cataract/Anterior Segment, Complications, Glaucoma, Surgical Management
In this presentation, Dr. Sarah Van Tassel offers 5 pearls for successful phacoemulsification in patients with mild to moderate glaucoma:
- Stage the glaucoma to guide the surgical plan and intraocular lens selection.
- Discuss microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) as an option, if appropriate.
- Pick a MIGS that gives you confidence.
- Be prepared for intraoperative and postoperative challenges.
- Reevaluate eyedrops with a focus on target intraocular pressure after surgery.
This video is part of
Cataract Spotlight 2023.