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  • Diabetes mellitus and cataracts frequently coexist, increasing surgical complexity.
  • Diabetic patients are a high-risk population for cataract surgery.

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  • To review key risks associated with cataract surgery in diabetic patients.
  • To discuss risk-mitigation practices and novel treatments for this patient group.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on cataract surgery in diabetic patients.
  • Analysis of pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative considerations.

Main Results:

  • Potential dose-dependent relationship between intravitreal injections and posterior capsular rupture.
  • Intracameral phenylephrine/ketorolac may reduce post-operative cystoid macular edema.
  • Intravitreal bevacizumab shows efficacy in improving outcomes for patients with diabetic retinopathy.

Conclusions:

  • Enhanced pre-operative evaluation and treatment are crucial.
  • Surgeons must manage pupillary dilation, combination surgeries, and potential complications.
  • Post-operative care should address specific diabetic eye conditions and complications.