Ophthalmology Quicksand Chronicles Eureka Moments with Nicole Fram, MD & Elizabeth Yeu, MD

OQC Eureka Moments | S4 E2: Sumitra Khandelwal, MD - Controlling the Misbehaving Iris

Listen to the next episode of Season 4, Ophthalmology Quicksand Chronicles: Eureka Moments! featuring Sumitra Khandelwal, MD. In this episode, Sumitra Khandalwal, MD takes us through three short cases of intraoperative iris complications and the quick surgical maneuvers that will teach surgeons how to gain back control. These Eureka moments for the misbehaving iris are sure to result in better patient outcomes and surgical techniques to implement in stressful situations.

OQC Eureka Moments | S4 E1: Sam Garg, MD - Sometimes It's Better to Let the Bag Go...

Dr. Sam Garg shares how he manages mature, loose lenses thoughtfully. Along the journey, we learn great pearls on how to think through the IOL and fixation techniques for patients with intact, but very loose, capsular bags!

OQC Eureka Moments | S3 E6: Samuel Masket, MD - Zonulopathy and ATIOLs? YES, with Caution!

Listen to the final episode of Season 3, OQC: Eureka Moments! Episode 6 features the incredible Sam Masket, MD. In this episode of Ophthalmology Quicksand Chronicles (OQC) Eureka Moments, Dr. Masket provides his expert surgical pearls on how to elegantly lasso fixate a dislocated multifocal IOL back into a well-centered position. Join us as the maestro explains and describes his favorite fixation techniques, suture of choice and considerations for our cataract patients co-morbid zonulopathies.

OQC Eureka Moments | S3 E5: Nandini Venkateswaran, MD - Original Mission Aborted, and the Pressure is On!

Listen to the fifth episode of Season 3, OQC: Eureka Moments! Episode 5 features Nandini Venkateswaran, MD. In this episode of Ophthalmology Quicksand Chronicles (OQC) Eureka Moments, the talented Nandani Venkateswaran, MD walks us through how to approach an aborted cataract surgery with iris prolapse and an open capsule. The original surgeon closed up the eye early due to increased intraoperative pressure and anterior  chamber shallowing. Dr. Venkateswaran takes us through the meticulous planning from anesthesia to iris management to IOL choice and placement. Learn how to make this complex case routine with her countless eureka moments demonstrating grace under pressure. You won’t want to miss this one!

OQC Eureka Moments | S3 E4: Julie Schallhorn, MD - Corneal Lesions: Friend or Foe?

Listen now to the fourth episode of Season 3, Ophthalmology Quicksand Chronicles: Eureka Moments! Episode 4 features Julie Schallhorn, MD. The surgical pearls and gems pop throughout this episode as we dive into cataract surgery in patients with corneal lesions. Are these corneal lesions friend or foe? How do we best obtain a view and strategically get through these cataract surgeries? Join us for this episode for these answers!

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OQC Eureka Moments | S3 E3: Steven Safran, MD - Sticky Situation... No Problem!

Listen now to the third episode of Season 3, OQC: Eureka Moments! Episode 3 features the one and only Steve Safran, MD. His specialty in complex anterior segment surgery is highlighted in this episode with multiple Eureka moments for IOL exchange. Learn how to expand a phimotic capsule, strip fibrosis off haptics and more! You won’t want to miss this one!

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OQC Eureka Moments | S3 E2: Priya Narang, MD - A Riveting Take on the Yamane Technique

Listen to the second episode of Season 3, Ophthalmology Quicksand Chronicles: Eureka Moments! Episode 2 features Priya Narang, MD. Dr. Narang is an international phenom, talented surgeon, educator and innovator. Dr. Narang will review her Eureka moment where she rivets a haptic bulb to avoid slippage through the intrascleral tunnel in her modified Yamane Technique. Sometimes the best solutions are the most simple and accessible. 

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OQC Eureka Moments | S3 E1: Nicole Fram, MD & Elizabeth Yeu, MD - Get Creative With the Capsule!

ASCRS just hit the Refresh button! Season 3 is coming back as OQC: Eureka Moments! This season of Ophthalmology Quicksand Chronicles is produced as podcast and webcast soundbites filled with enlightening moments that allow us surgeons to “come out of the dark”, and preferably prevent spiraling quicksand from happening!

Episode 1 features our very own hosts, Nicole Fram and Elizabeth Yeu who safely manage compromised capsular bags to help achieve patients achieve their visual outcomes!

Thank you to our episode sponsor: Trukera Medical 

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