Lecture: Sarcoidosis and Tuberculous Uveitis

This lecture will review the global prevalence of tuberculous Uveitis and its various clinical manifestations. This will be compared and contrast did to the manifestations of sarcoid Uveitis. Diagnosis and management of these conditions will be discussed. Lecturer: Dr. Ramana S. Moorthy, Indiana, USA Transcript DR MOORTHY: Good morning, everybody. My name is Ramana Moorthy. … Read more

Simulated Surgery: Retinal Buckling: Draining Subretinal Fluid and Injecting Air

This video demonstrates the principles behind safely draining sub-retinal fluid and then injecting air using a binocular indirect ophthalmoscope. Although it is not possible to create a retinal detachment with sub-retinal fluid using these model eyes it is still possible to practice the steps you would undertake in live surgery. In addition to Cybersight, you … Read more

Simulated Surgery: Retinal Buckling: Placing the Buckle

This video demonstrates how to cut the buckle to the correct length and then place it under the pre-placed sutures and then secure it in position by tying the sutures securely over the buckle. In addition to Cybersight, you can find videos featuring teaching techniques for all types of ocular surgery, using any form of … Read more

Simulated Surgery: Retinal Buckling: Placing the Sutures for a Scleral Buckle

The SOS Advanced retinal Buckling eye has been designed to simulate both retinal buckling and encircling band surgery. This video demonstrates how to accurately and securely pre-place the 5/0 Ethibond sutures at the site of the retinal break, before inserting the buckle. The life-like conjunctiva, sclera and rectus muscles help recreate the tactile experience of … Read more

Lecture: Viral Uveitis

This lecture will cover the manifestations of various forms of virally induced intraocular inflammation. Anterior chamber, vitreous, and Retinochoroidal manifestations of these diseases will be discussed. Modern developments in the diagnosis and management of these entities will be reviewed. Lecturer: Dr. Ramona S. Moorthy, Indiana, USA Transcript DR MOORTHY: Good morning, everybody. I wanted to … Read more

Surgery: Live Surgical Demonstration: Vitreoretinal (Part II)

During this live second vitreoretinal surgical demonstration, Dr. Steve Charles speaks about techniques for diabetic tractional retinal detachment surgery. He then performs surgery with step-by-step narration and also answers questions from the participants in real-time. Diagnosis: Epimacular Membrane Surgery: Core vitrectomy and forceps membrane peeling of epimacular membrane followed by brilliant blue assisted ILM peeling … Read more

Lecture: Surgery for Retinal Detachment and PVR

A step by step approach for the surgical management of a retinal detachment will be discussed using video footage of various situations. Standard primary vitrectomy for retinal detachment as well as Chandelier based Buckling surgery will be shown. PVR is the most common cause of failure of surgery for retinal detachment. Various surgical steps and … Read more

Lecture: Anterior Vitrectomy and Posterior Loss of Lens Material During Cataract Surgery

Posterior capsular rupture is a relatively common complication of cataract surgery. The lecture will discuss management of the vitreous including the argument against cellulose sponges, use of triamcinolone, pars plana versus limbal vitrectomy, fluidics parameters, and why limbal infusion. In addition management of posterior dislocated lens, nucleus or cortex will be discussed: phaco probe should … Read more

Surgery: Suprachoroidal Chandelier Buckle

In this surgical video, Dr. Riemann demonstrates a suprachoroidal chandelier buckle technique using a heads-up display in a 54-year-old female, who presented with a retinal detachment. Surgeon: Dr. Chris Reimann, Cincinnati Eye Institute, USA Transcript Today I’d like to show my technique for a heads up suprachoroidal chandelier buckle. This is the first one of … Read more