Ophthalmology Quicksand Chronicles

Episode #2 | CATHLEEN MCCABE: Runaway Rhexis

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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Podcast Faculty

FEATURED GUEST

Cathleen M. McCabe, MD

Cathleen McCabe, MD is one of the foremost eye surgeons practicing today. After receiving 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.

ELIZABETH YEU, MD

Dr. Yeu is a nationally recognized leader and and educator in the eye care industry. She is highly regarded for her commitment to exceptional patient outcomes by incorporating novel therapeutics and advanced surgical techniques.