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First day follow up for routine phacoemulsification?

L Whitefield1, J Crowston, B C Little

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Free Hospital, London.

The British Journal of Ophthalmology
|February 1, 1996
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Routine day 1 follow-up after uncomplicated phacoemulsification cataract surgery is likely unnecessary for most patients. This study found minimal postoperative morbidity, with transient intraocular pressure spikes resolving quickly.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Phacoemulsification with lens implant is a common cataract surgery procedure.
  • Postoperative monitoring protocols often include routine day 1 follow-up.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess postoperative morbidity on day 1 following uncomplicated phacoemulsification.
  • To evaluate the necessity of routine day 1 follow-up after this procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 100 healthy eyes undergoing uncomplicated phacoemulsification.
  • Patients examined on postoperative day 1 for deviations from protocol.

Main Results:

  • Three eyes (3%) experienced transient intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation (≥30 mm Hg).
  • These IOP elevations resolved with a single dose of oral acetazolamide (250 mg).

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  • No other significant postoperative morbidities were noted.

    • Conclusions:

    • Routine day 1 follow-up may be unnecessary for selected patients after uncomplicated phacoemulsification.
    • The low incidence of significant postoperative complications supports this conclusion.