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Blumenthal Technique - Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery Discussion

Ravi Thomas
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Blumenthal Technique - Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery Discussion

The Blumenthal technique is a manual small incision cataract surgery (SICS) technique devised by Professor Michael Blumenthal from Israel.  It is an elegant method utilizing hydrodissection and hydrodynamic expression of the nucleus through a self-sealing scleral tunnel.  This two part video covers in detail the theory and practical tips to perform the surgery as well as a discussion on outcomes.