Postoperative care after modern cataract surgery remains an essential element to confirm that each patient has the best visual outcome possible. It is the operating ophthalmologist’s accountability to follow patients during the postoperative era when most complications occur and within which stable visual function is achieved. This article discusses the aspects of postoperative complication management in cataract surgery. POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD Detailed Witten and verbal instructions must be given to the patients and their escorts.
Although the chance of hospitalization after a cataract surgery is pretty less, there might be some risks including: Uncontrolled elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) Suprachoroidal hemorrhage Retrobulbar hemorrhage A plan of follow-up appointments should be available. Follow-up visits should be tailored to individual patient risk factors. A UK study showed…
