Ophthalmology Quicksand Chronicles Episode #2

Listen and join us for this episode of Ophthalmology Quicksand Chronicles with our guest, Dr. Cathleen McCabe. Hear about Dr. McCabe’s quicksand moment where an unexpected capsule tear extends from the anterior capsule straight across the posterior capsule. In this quicksand moment, Dr. McCabe
emphasizes how to prevent such capsule tears, and pearls on how to prevent vitreous prolapse.

Thank you to our episode sponsor BVI.

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Cataract podcast cataract complication complications complications management surgical technique challenging case

Featured Guest

Cathleen M. McCabe, MD

Cathleen McCabe, MD is one of the foremost eye surgeons practicing today and works as an ophthalmologist at The Eye Associates. After Dr. McCabe received her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, she went on to her residency training at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami’s School of Medicine.

Podcast Hosts

Nicole R. Fram, MD

Dr. Nicole Fram is a board-certified ophthalmologist with an expertise in refractive and complex cataract surgery, anterior segment reconstruction, and corneal transplantation. She is the managing partner at Advanced Vision Care in Los Angeles, CA and the Clinical Instructor of Ophthalmology at the Stein Eye Institute, UCLA and serves as an attending surgeon at the West Los Angeles Veteran’s Hospital.

Elizabeth Yeu, MD

Dr. Yeu is a nationally recognized leader and influential physician and educator in the eye care industry. She is actively involved in clinical research of new technologies and therapies to enhance overall vision and ocular health. She is highly regarded for her commitment to exceptional patient outcomes by incorporating novel therapeutics and advanced surgical techniques into her practice.