Attaining optimal flange size with 5-0 and 6-0 polypropylene sutures for scleral fixation

Attaining optimal flange size with 5-0 and 6-0 polypropylene sutures for scleral fixation Sinopse: A technique for achieving an optimal flange size with 5-0 polypropylene and 6-0 polypropylene used for flanged intrascleral intraocular lens fixation is described. Flange size in polypropylene sutures is dependent on heating length and independent of forceps grip during heating. It […]

J. Canula and Optimal Flange Size

Video of the month: Cortical Cleanup with J. Cannula Tarek Youssef, MD, presents a video of 26 consecutive cases in which he shares tips and tricks for performing cortical cleanup with a J Cannula.

Posterior Chamber Maintainer

One of the main point for a good scleral fixation is the use of a maintainer, either in the anterior or posterior chamber. It is very important to avoid hipotony during the procedure! Notice in this video the entrance inclination and distance of 3.5 mm. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr […]

Blue Bubble Technique

Steps:1. Make a 1.2 mm incision;2. Inject air bubble in the anterior chamber;3. Go behind the iris with the canule;4. Staining few drops of trypan blue “Blue bubble technique”. Ver essa foto no Instagram Uma publicação compartilhada por Dr Canabrava ?? (@dr_canabrava)

IOL Exchange with PCR – Part 1

Opacified Hydrophilic IOL + Haptic Fibrosis + Iatrogenic Pre-YAG laser. Note: Iris spatula to remove bag fibrosis and visco dissection to release the haptic from the capsular bag! Ver essa foto no Instagram Uma publicação compartilhada por Dr Canabrava ?? (@dr_canabrava)

Subluxated Lens in Retinitis Pigmentosa

– CTR– CTS– Canabrava Ring– Mackool Hooks– Double Flanged SutureVitrectomy by @carlosgustavolvieira Ver essa foto no Instagram Uma publicação compartilhada por Dr Canabrava ?? (@dr_canabrava)

Marfan Syndrome Double Flanged Technique

Part 1: HUGE SUBLUXATED showed by Canabrava Ring. Ver essa foto no Instagram Uma publicação compartilhada por Dr Canabrava ?? (@dr_canabrava) Part 2: The Iris Hook holds the Canabrava Ring to show better the crystalline!  Ver essa foto no Instagram Uma publicação compartilhada por Dr Canabrava ?? (@dr_canabrava) Part 3: Canabrava Ring + Huge Subluxated […]

Yamane Technique Tips

Part 1: LOCATION OF THE INCISIONS: Set the incisions on the Slip Lamp to create a virtual “T”. – Main incision at 120-degree– Left sclerectomy: 90-degree distance from the main one (30-degree);– Right sclerectomy: 90-degree distance from the main one (210-degree).NEEDLE SUPPORT: Position the insulin needle inside the eye before injecting the lens. During lens […]

Yamane + Canabrava Ring

Sergio, why Yamane technique in this video instead of 4 Flanged Technique? The answer is: smal pupil case! In scleral fixation cases that u need any iris expansion ring, in my experience, I suggest Yamane instead of Canabrava’s Technique because the size of the IOL optic zone! Ver essa foto no Instagram Uma publicação compartilhada […]