An update on immediate sequential bilateral cataract surgery. Issue 1 (20th January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Spekreijse, Lindsay S.; Nuijts, Rudy M.M.A.
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in ophthalmology. Volume 34:Issue 1(2023)
• Page Start: 21
• Page End: 26
• Publication Date: 2023-01-20
• Subjects: delayed sequential bilateral cataract surgery -- immediate sequential bilateral cataract surgery -- review; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye Diseases -- Indexes; Eye Diseases -- Periodicals; Review Literature -- Indexes; Review Literature -- Periodicals; Vision Disorders -- Indexes; Vision Disorders -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1097/ICU.0000000000000907
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1040-8738

Abstract

Abstract : 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.