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Battling the Rock-Hard Cataract: Managing Complex Cataract Extraction with the Latest Phaco Techniques and Technologies

Battling the RockHard Cataract Managing Complex Cataract Extraction with the Latest Phaco Techniques and Technologies
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  • Overview

    Drs. David Chang, Steve Dewey, Sam Garg, and Cathy McCabe present a series of complex phaco cases across 3 sections: (1) Phaco Techniques: Viscoelastic and Chopping, (2) Phaco Dynamics: Settings, Fluidics, and Power Modulation, and (3) Tools for Complex Cases: Laser Cataract Surgery, Capsular Tension Rings, Pupil Expansion Devices, etc. Throughout their case presentations and panel discussions, faculty share pearls for managing complex cataract extractions. This program was recorded at AAO 2021 in New Orleans.

    Supported by independent education grants from Johnson & Johnson Vision and Alcon Vision.

  • Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

    • Determine, customize, and modify phaco settings to maximize outcomes for complex cataract cases, and review the need to alter settings as necessary.
    • Analyze the key unique details of phacoemulsification functions in peristaltic and venturi pumps, fluidics and phaco power modulation, as well as techniques for nuclear disassembly and hydrodissection in complex cataract cases.
    • Review best practices for phacoemulsification and surgical techniques to maximize outcomes in complex cataract cases.

    • Accreditation

      ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
      This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Evolve Medical Education LLC (Evolve) and The Fundingsland Group. Evolve is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

      CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
      Evolve Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    • Participation Method

      In order to obtain credit, proceed through the program, complete the post-test, evaluation and submit for credit.

    • Faculty and Disclosures

      David F. Chang, MD

      David F. Chang, MD

      Clinical Professor
      Department of Ophthalmology
      University of California, San Francisco
      Los Altos, CA


      Steven H. Dewey, MD

      Steven H. Dewey, MD

      Head of the Colorado Springs Eye Clinic
      Colorado Springs, CO


      Sumit

      Sumit "Sam" Garg, MD

      Vice Chair of Clinical Ophthalmology
      Medical Director
      Director of Technology
      Professor - Cataract, Corneal & Refractive Surgery
      Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
      University of California 
      Irvine, CA


      Cathleen M. McCabe, MD

      Cathleen M. McCabe, MD

      Chief Medical Officer, Eye Health America
      Medical Director, The Eye Associates
      Bradenton, FL


      DISCLOSURE POLICY
      It is the policy of Evolve that faculty and other individuals who are in the position to control the content of this activity disclose any real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity. Evolve has full policies in place that will identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity.

      The following faculty/staff members have the following financial relationships with commercial interests:

      David F. Chang, MD, has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant: Beyeonics, Carl Zeiss Meditec, Centricity, ForSight V6, Foresight robotics, iDrops, Ivantis, Iantrek, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Jellisee, Longbridge Medical, Perfect Lens, RxSight, Viewpoint; Stock/Shareholder: Beyeonics, Centricity, Eyenovia, ForSight V6, Foresight robotics, iDrops, Ivantis, Iantrek, Jellisee, Longbridge medical, Orasis, Perfect Lens, Presbyopia Therapies, Surface, Sydnexis, Viewpoint, Visionary Ventures II.

      Steven H. Dewey, MD, has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant: Johnson & Johnson Vision; Other Financial/Material Support: MicroSurgical Technology.

      Sumit "Sam" Garg, MD, has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant: Allergan, Avellino, Carl Zeiss Meditec, CorneaGen, Dompe, ForSight Robotics, Glaukos, JJV, Kala Pharmaceuticals, LensGen, NWM, Novartis, OcuTrx, Omera, Oyster Point, SightSciences, SpyGlass, Tarsus, Visus; Stock/Shareholder: Expert Opinion, LensGen, SpyGlass, Tarsus.

      Cathleen M. McCabe, MD, has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interest in the form of Consultant: AbbVie, Alcon Vision, Allergan, Bausch + Lomb, Carl Zeiss Meditec, Dompe, EyePoint, Ivantis, Novartis, Ocular Therapeutix, Omeros, Science Based Health, SightSciences, Sun Ophthalmics, Tarsus; Grant/Research Support: Alcon, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Glaukos, Ivantis, Ocular Therapeutix, and Ora; Speakers List: Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, Carl Zeiss Meditec, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Glaukos, Ivanis, Novartis, Ocular Therapeutix, Omeros, Sun Ophthalmics; Stock/Shareholder: Ivantis.

      The Evolve and The Fundingsland Group staff and planners have no financial relationships with commercial interests.

    • Disclaimer

      OFF-LABEL STATEMENT
      This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

      DISCLAIMER
      The views and opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of Evolve, The Fundingsland Group, Alcon Vision, or Johnson & Johnson Vision.

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        • Microsoft Edge for Windows
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