Cataract complications
2008
Cataract Complications
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): David Yorston
Primary Institution: Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology, Gartnavel Hospital
Conclusion
Improving the management of complications in cataract surgery can reduce poor visual outcomes for patients.
Supporting Evidence
- At least 25% of cataract operations in developing countries may have poor outcomes.
- About one quarter of poor outcomes are due to surgical complications.
- Vitreous loss increases the risk of endophthalmitis, a serious complication.
- Effective management of complications can lead to better visual outcomes.
Takeaway
Sometimes, things can go wrong during cataract surgery, but if doctors are well-prepared to handle these problems, patients can still see well afterward.
Limitations
There are no comprehensive figures on the proportion of poor outcomes of cataract surgery in developing countries.
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