Phaco Complex Case Series

1. Dr. Richard Packard Navigates the Unexpected

What would you do if everything changed mid-surgery? One moment, a complex but manageable nanophthalmic case is underway—the next, the nucleus drops, and the stakes skyrocket. In the first episode of the Phaco Complex Case Series, created with The Fundingsland Group (TFG) and the ESCRS Education Forum, renowned ophthalmologist Dr. Richard Packard (UK) finds himself in exactly that situation.

Watch the live footage as Dr. Packard makes critical, real-time decisions to regain control. A must-watch for cataract surgeons facing the unexpected! Visit https://escrs.org/education/forum for more independent medical education. 

2. Dr. Hatch Mukherjee on Traumatic Zonular Dialysis & Iris Defect

Some cases demand more than just skill—they require strategy, adaptability and the right tools. Ophthalmic surgeon Dr. Hatch Mukherjee (UK) tackles a challenging case of traumatic zonular dialysis and iris defect in this Phaco Complex Case Series episode, created with The Fundingsland Group (TFG) and the ESCRS Education Forum.

With a corneal astigmatic scar and vitreous prolapse adding to the complexity, every decision matters. Dr. Mukherjee walks you through surgical execution, equipment optimization and tips to elevate your surgical practice. Explore more independent medical education at https://escrs.org/education/forum.

3. Prof. Dr. Biljana Kuzmanović Elabjer’s Small Pupil Challenge

A tiny pupil, nearly no endothelial cells and zero margin for error. In this fascinating episode of the Phaco Complex Case Series, created with The Fundingsland Group (TFG) and the ESCRS Education Forum, Prof. Biljana Kuzmanović Elabjer (Croatia) faces one of the most unforgiving challenges in cataract surgery—working with a 1.7 mm pupil. 

Step into the OR and uncover the advanced techniques, precision maneuvers and strategic decisions that turn a difficult case into a surgical success. Tune in to see how expertise meets success—because someday, this could be your case! Access more expert-led education at https://escrs.org/education/forum.

4. Prof. Sorcha Ní Dhubhghaill Performs a Tricky IOL Exchange

Not every case is what it seems. ESCRS Elected Council Member Prof. Sorcha Ní Dhubhghaill (Belgium) thought she was dealing with pigment dispersion syndrome—until the signs told a different story. 

With the real problem uncovered, she performs an IOL exchange, turning a complex challenge into a surgical success. See how she navigates this tricky case in the Phaco Complex Case Series, powered by The Fundingsland Group (TFG) and the ESCRS Education Forum. Explore more resources at https://escrs.org/education/forum.

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