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Rishi Sharma¹, Sandeep Shankar², Nitesh Kumar³

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Military Hospital, Secunderabad, Telangana, India.

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

|October 29, 2022

Summary

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Simultaneous bilateral cataract surgery (SBCS) offers benefits but faces resistance due to infection risks. This case demonstrates successful immediate SBCS in a Down

Keywords:

Bilateral cataract Down's syndrome general anaesthesia immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery

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Ophthalmology
Geriatric Medicine
Public Health

Background:

Global population aging and increased lifespan lead to a higher prevalence of age-related conditions like cataracts.
Cataract-related preventable blindness is a growing global health concern, necessitating efficient surgical solutions.
Simultaneous bilateral cataract surgery (SBCS) presents potential advantages including faster visual recovery and economic benefits.

Observation:

Despite its benefits, SBCS faces significant resistance in routine adoption, primarily due to the fear of bilateral endophthalmitis.
This report details a successful case of immediate simultaneous bilateral cataract surgery (ISBCS).
The patient was a 36-year-old female with Down syndrome.

Findings:

Immediate simultaneous bilateral cataract surgery (ISBCS) was successfully performed in a patient with Down syndrome.
This case challenges the perception of increased risk associated with ISBCS in specific patient populations.
The procedure resulted in a positive visual outcome for the patient.

Implications:

Successful ISBCS in patients with Down syndrome may encourage wider acceptance of the procedure in similar subsets.
Addressing the fear of bilateral endophthalmitis is crucial for increasing SBCS adoption.
Further research into the safety and efficacy of ISBCS in diverse patient groups is warranted.