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Eye surgery in the elderly.

A G Adler1, D S Kountz

  • 1Department of Medicine, Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
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Eye surgery is generally safe and well-tolerated, even for most patients with health issues. Ambulatory eye surgery under local anesthesia is common, with low overall risk for successful outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Medicine
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Ambulatory eye surgery is now standard practice.
  • Most patients tolerate eye surgery well under local anesthesia.
  • Pre-existing conditions can increase surgical risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the safety and feasibility of ambulatory eye surgery.
  • To emphasize the importance of identifying and communicating patient-specific risk factors.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current practices in ambulatory eye surgery.
  • Identification of conditions that may increase surgical morbidity.
  • Communication protocols between surgical teams.

Main Results:

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  • The overall risk associated with eye surgery is low.
  • Surgery is feasible for nearly all patients, excluding the critically ill.
  • Local anesthesia is generally effective and well-tolerated.

Conclusions:

  • Ambulatory eye surgery is a safe and effective procedure.
  • Careful patient selection and risk assessment are crucial.
  • Effective communication between ophthalmologists and anesthesiologists is vital for patient safety.