The management of cataract surgery in diabetic patients. Issue 12 (December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Xia, Yu
• Is Part Of: Journal of perioperative practice. Volume 32:Issue 12(2022)
• Page Start: 361
• Page End: 367
• Publication Date: 2022-12
• Subjects: Diabetes mellitus -- Cataract -- Diabetic retinopathy -- Macular oedema -- Posterior capsule opacification; Operating room nursing -- Periodicals; 617.9192
• DOI: 10.1177/17504589221091063
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2515-7949

Abstract

A cataract in the eye is a major cause of vision loss in diabetic patients, which occurs earlier and develops faster than non-diabetic patients, and often requires surgery for treatment. However, diabetic patients undergoing cataract surgery have a higher risk of intraoperative and postoperative complications than non-diabetic patients. For diabetic patients undergoing any surgery, careful perioperative assessment and management are required to reduce postoperative complications and improve surgical outcomes. Better understanding of their needs may guide perioperative practitioners to manage their care appropriately. This article presents recent evidence and guidance associated with the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative management of diabetic patients undergoing cataract surgery and to inform perioperative practitioners of the challenges and potential complications to provide the best care and improve sight.