In this video, Dr. David F. Chang discusses the challenge of weak zonules and pearls for addressing this type of phacoemulsification complex case.
Supported by independent education grants from Johnson & Johnson Vision and Alcon Vision.
The Challenge of Weak Zonules
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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
Jointly Provided by Evolve Medical Education and The Fundingsland Group.
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 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 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
Clinical Professor
Department of Ophthalmology
University of California, San Francisco
Los Altos, CADISCLOSURE 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 financial relationships relating to the topics of this educational activity. Evolve has full policies in place that will identify and mitigate all financial relationships prior to this educational activity.The following faculty/staff members have the following financial relationships with ineligible companies.
David F. Chang, MD, has had a financial relationship or affiliation with the following ineligible companies in the form of Consultant: Carl Zeiss Meditec, Centricity, ForeSight V6, iDrops, Ivantis, JelliSee Ophthalmics, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Perfect Lens, RxSight, and Viewpoint. Speaker's Bureau: Slack, Inc. Stock/Shareholder: Centricity, ForeSight V6, iDrops, Ivantis, JelliSee Ophthalmics, Perfect Lens, Presbyopia Therapies, RxSight, Surface Inc., Versant Ventures, Viewpoint Eyenovia, and Visionary Ventures II.
The Evolve and The Fundingsland Group staff and planners have no financial relationships with ineligible companies.
Nisha Mukherjee, MD, peer reviewer, has no financial relationships with ineligible companies.Disclaimer
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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.System Requirements
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