Supported by an unrestricted academic independent medical education grant from Alcon.

3D Episode 9

September, 2019

Cataract Surgery in the Hyperesthetic Patient

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Surgery Details

Surgery Desciption

Phacoemulsification is performed in a patient with heightened sensitivity. The discomfort-inducing components of the procedure are discussed, and techniques are employed to permit surgery to proceed safely while avoiding the need for increased sedation.

Learning Objective

increase awareness of issues encountered when performing cataract surgery on hyperesthetic patients.

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