5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Managing cataract surgery in eyes with extreme axial lengths requires careful consideration of biometry and IOL calculations.

• 2

  Short eyes risk aqueous misdirection and myopic surprises, necessitating specific preoperative and intraoperative strategies.

• 3

  Long eyes may experience posterior pupillary block and require adjustments in IOL power calculations to ensure accuracy.

• 4

  Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery can be performed during cataract surgery in longer eyes, but device placement must be carefully managed.

• 5

  Maintaining a stable anterior chamber is crucial in both short and long eyes to prevent complications during cataract surgery.