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CME Video of the Month

Episode 20

August, 2017

Endothelial and Zonular Issues in a Patient with Persistent Head Movement

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Surgery Description

A very interesting case, indeed! Here we will see a patient with considerable head movement, very advanced corneal endothelial dystrophy, pseudoexfoliation, and zonular laxity that prevents nucleus rotation.

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

Learning Objective

: To demonstrate and explain methods to safely perform phacoemulsification in an eye with very advanced corneal endothelial dystrophy, pseudoexfoliation,and zonular laxity that prevented nucleus rotation. In addition, the patient exhibited considerable head motion during the procedure.

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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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