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WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2026, Jennifer M. Loh, MD, discusses her technique to resolve reverse pupillary block during cataract surgery.
“This is a pretty common occurrence in cataract surgery and can occur many times in patients with long axial length eyes,” she told Healio.
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Loh said she uses a second instrument to lift the iris away from the anterior capsule, or if the block occurs during the irrigation-aspiration portion of surgery, she said the surgeon can use the irrigation device to lift the iris.
“Prevention is important because once