Preferred cataract surgery practices in Malaysia: a survey based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To describe the preferred cataract surgery practices among Malaysian ophthalmologists and medical officers in comparison with the recommended practices.

Methods

An online questionnaire was sent out in April 2021, to Malaysian Ophthalmologists and medical officers who perform cataract surgeries. The questions were focused on the preferred cataract surgery practices of the participants. All data obtained were collected, tabulated and analysed.

Results

A total of 173 participants responded to the online questionnaire. 55% of the participants were within 31-40 years of age. 56.1% preferred peristaltic pump over venturi system. 91.3% of participants practised povidone iodine instillation to the conjunctival sac. With regards to the main wound incision, more than

SUBMITTER: Wai YZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10288741 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature