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    Pearls for Cataract Surgery in Victrectomized Eyes

    By Lisa B. Arbisser, MD
    Cataract/Anterior Segment

    One of the challenges of removing a cataract from a previously vitrectomized eye is the potential for iris retropulsion or reverse pupillary block, in which the inrush of irrigation fluid pushes the iris backward against the underlying structures. Dr. Lisa Arbisser shares her tips for stabilizing the anterior chamber, enhancing the safety and efficacy of cataract surgery in post vitrectomized eyes.