Objectives: During this conference we will play, dissect and critique several videos of routine phacoemulsification surgery. This session should serve as an introduction to cataract surgery for the junior resident. At the conclusion of the conference residents should be able to
- List the steps of routine phacoemulsification
- Describe the potential pitfalls and complications related to each step.
Reading assignment: Please spend some time online with Cataract Surgery for Greenhorns by Tom Oetting.