Immediate versus Delayed Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery (ISBCS), the cataract surgery that is performed in both eyes simultaneously, is gaining popularity worldwide compared to the traditional treatment paradigm: delayed sequential bilateral cataract surgery (DSBCS), the surgery that is performed in each eye on a different day as a completely separate operation. ISBCS provides advantages to patients and patients' families in the form of fewer hospital visits. Additionally, patients enjoy rapid rehabilitation, lack of anisometropia - potentially reducing accidents and falls, and avoid suboptimal visual function in daily life. The hospital may benefit due to lower cost.

Objective

To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate ISBCS and DSBCS.

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SUBMITTER: Malvankar-Mehta MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4485471 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature