Vol. XIII, No. 5Archive > May, 2012

6 Cataract Safety Tips

Here are a few ways surgeons can ensure procedures go as planned.

Stewart Shofner, MD

Cataract surgery is one of the most common — and delicate — procedures performed today. While most cases go off without a hitch, even the most skilled surgeons are constantly concerned about post-op infections, damaging the posterior chamber and even operating on the wrong eye. Let's look at 6 keys to limiting those risks.

 
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