Surgical Pearl: Use of Capsular Tension Ring for Lens Subluxation during Phacoemulsification

By Mark Packer, MD

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Master Techniques in Cataract Surgery. Vol 1 discusses advanced cataract surgery techniques to manage zonular weakness and lens subluxation intraoperatively, perform bimanual vertical chop, manage pseudoexfoliation syndrome and dense cataract, and perform phacoemulsification using the penguin chopper technique. Dr. Packer's instructional videos are filled with surgical pearls to help ocular surgeons improve and sharpen their skills. - 50 minutes of DVD Video - $89.00 (DVD will be released December 20, 2006). Order the DVD

Mark Packer, M.D. is appointed clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Packer specializes in cataract, refractive and glaucoma surgery. He represents the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery as a member of the Council of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, serves as Chair of the Subcommittee for Cataract of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting Program Committee and helps develop material for the American Board of Ophthalmology Maintenance of Certification Program as a member of the Ophthalmic Knowledge Base Panel for Cataract and Anterior Segment Surgery."

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