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CME Video of the Month

Episode 12

December, 2016

Advanced Capsule Retractors for Zonular Laxity

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Surgery Description

This patient has pseudoexfoliation, shallow anterior chamber, dense nucleus, lax zonule and poor pupillary dilation. I have previously demonstrated the use of capsular retractors for zonular laxity, but here we will see the latest version of these devices as  modified by Dr David Chang.  I also discuss the causes of chopping difficulties, demonstrate “verticalizing” the chopper, use of a CTR, and discuss IOL selection based on intraoperative findings.

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Financial Disclosure: Richard J. Mackool, MD & RJ Mackool, MD: Consultant: Alcon; Patent Holder: Crestpoint Management

Learning Objective

After reviewing the educational video, learners should be able to recognize signs of potentially severe zonular laxity during cataract extraction.Understand the rationale behind the design of a recently introduced capsule retractor that stabilizes the capsule/lens complex in such eyes. Understand surgical options should postoperative IOL dislocation occur.

Satisfactory completion: Learners must pass a post-test and complete an evaluation form to receive a certificate of completion. Your chosen sessions must be attended in their entirety. Partial credit of individual sessions is not available. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed below, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.

Accreditation Statement – In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Review Education Group. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians (ACCME) Credit Designation – Amedco LLC designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of .25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Target Audience: Ophthalmologists with an interest in cataract surgery.

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