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• Prophylactic medication is effective in the prevention of cystoid macular oedema (CMO) after cataract surgery. Topical 0.5% ketorolac is effective for the treatment of chronic CMO. Treatment of the chronic condition probably improves visual acuity Medical Prophylaxis and Treatment of Cystoid Macular Oedema after Cataract Surgery.
• Day-care surgery for age-related cataract has similar clinical outcomes and postoperative complication rates as in-patient surgery, with a potential for cost saving Day Care Versus in-Patient Surgery for Age-Related Cataract.
• Intraocular lenses with sharp (posterior) optic edges appear to be associated with less posterior capsule opacification (PCO) than round edged lenses in the treatment of cataract Interventions for Preventing Posterior Capsule Opacification.
• Sub-Tenon anaesthesia appears to provide better intra-operative pain relief, patient satisfaction and surgical satisfaction with operating conditions than topical anaesthesia for cataract surgery at a cost of slightly more painful administration Sub-Tenon's Anaesthesia Versus Topical Anaesthesia for Cataract Surgery.
• The use of intracameral unpreserved 1% lidocaine is an effective and safe adjunct to topical anaesthesia for phacoemulsification cataract surgery Topical Anaesthesia Alone Versus Topical Anaesthesia with Intracameral Lidocaine for Phacoemulsification.
• Routine pre-operative testing (e.g. electrocardiography, complete blood counts and various serum measurements) does not increase the safety of cataract surgery Routine Preoperative Medical Testing for Cataract Surgery.