Cortical Aspiration—a Clean Sweep

Friday, April 17, 2015
KIOSKS (San Diego Convention Center)
Viraj A. Vasavada, MS
Shail A. Vasavada, DO, DNB, FICO
Vandana Nath, MS
Abhay R. Vasavada, MS, FRCS
Alan S. Crandall, MD
Liliana Werner, MD, PhD
Vaishali Vasavada, MS
Samaresh Srivastava, DNB
Cortex aspiration is a very crucial step in cataract surgery, and yet not paid enough attention to. It is not uncommon to see complications such as posterior capsule rupture or zonular dialysis during this step. This film takes an in-depth look into the finer nuances of cortex aspiration to ensure a safe, predictable and efficient cortical removal.