Surgical Safety Checklist in ophthalmology: A tertiary hospital proposal

Adverse events due to unsafe healthcare practices constitute a serious global problem. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized healthcare insecurity as a public health issue and has undertaken various initiatives to safeguard patient safety. The Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC) is one of the tools implemented that has proven to be most effective in reducing morbidity and mortality associated with surgeries. Its impact is tied to implementation policies. Although the SSC is universal, the WHO has encouraged adaptations for different specialties. The purpose of our work is to present the SSC used in our hospital for major and minor ophthalmic surgery. Regarding cataract surgery, it is noteworthy to consider special ocular conditions and the correct choice of intraocular lens.