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o matter how hard we try to make things perfect, we
can't escape the fact that we live in an imperfect world.
We see proof of this tenet every day in the world of
cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation.
Even if a surgeon performs the procedure with the
utmost precision and flawless surgical technique, an adverse event
may occur.
Avoid Complications in
Cataract Surgery
How to steer clear of common, but
preventable, post-operative adverse events.
Samuel Masket, MD | Los Angeles, Calif.
• BE SAFE Preventive measures such as disposable instruments and antibiotic prophylaxis are the best cure for complications
such as endophthalmitis and TASS.
