An update on immediate sequential bilateral cataract surgery
Lindsay S Spekreijse1, Rudy M M A Nuijts
1Maastricht University Medical Center+, University Eye Clinic Maastricht, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Purpose Of Review:
The aim of this study was to present an overview of recent publications and opinions in the field of same-day bilateral cataract surgery.
Recent Findings:
A Cochrane review was published comparing immediate sequential bilateral cataract surgery (ISBCS) and delayed sequential bilateral cataract surgery (DSBCS) with regard to safety outcomes, costs and cost-effectiveness. In addition, several large database studies provided more information on incidences of rare complications such as unilateral and bilateral endophthalmitis rates.
Summary:
Recently available evidence showed that ISBCS is an effective and cost-effective alternative to DSBCS. Nonetheless, additional (randomized) registry studies, randomized controlled trials and cost-effectiveness studies are needed to evaluate bilateral endophthalmitis rates, refractive outcomes and cost-effectiveness of ISBCS compared with DSBCS.
