Posterior Polar Cataract is always bug bare for even an experienced phaco surgeons. There is a increased incidence of posterior capsule rupture, pre-existing dehiscence and nucleus drop in PPC. This can be done with avoiding hydrodissection, careful hydrodelamination, removal of nuclear pieces and cortical cleaning to be done without penetrating the anterior chamber. This video highlights the various manifestation of Posterior Polar Cataract and the various phaco techniques for managing these types of difficult cataracts with good results. Handling Posterior Polar Cataract needs special skills which can be developed by the surgeon to give best results to the patients.
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