07/12/2026
๐๏ธ Phaco Case of the Day
๐ต A 74-year-old patient underwent complicated phaco surgery with posterior capsule rupture and vitreous loss.
On postoperative day 1, fundus examination reveals a retained nuclear fragment in the vitreous cavity.
โwhat is this sign called?
What are the indications for PPV? When should it be performed, and what are the key surgical steps?
Presented by (From Resident to Consultant Ophthalmology Course)