Comm Eye Health Vol. 31 No.104 2019. Published online 10 February, 2019
Cataract surgery in patients with complex conditions
![P77 Surgeon discussing operation with 3 ophthalmic nurses outside an operating theatre](https://cehjournal.org/wp-content/uploads/P77.jpg)
Cataract is still the leading cause of blindness worldwide. The majority of cataracts are relatively straightforward to remove, but there is a substantial group of patients in whom cataract surgery will be more challenging. Whether this is due to factors related to the patient, such as diabetes or a systemic inflammatory condition; or factors related to the eye itself, such as corneal endothelial dystrophy, glaucoma or a small pupil; preparation of the surgeon, the equipment and the eye team will ensure that patients receive the best possible visual outcomes.
Articles in this issue –
- How much trachomatous trichiasis is there? A guide to calculating district-level estimates
- Cataract surgery in patients with complex conditions
- Complicated cataract surgery: strong leadership protects patients
- Making the most of cataract surgery in patients with diabetes
- Managing cataract surgery in patients with uveitis
- Management of cataract surgery in patients with small pupils
- Cataract surgery in patients with Fuchs’ endothelial corneal dystrophy
- Managing cataract surgery in patients with glaucoma
- Improving the practice of cataract surgical outcome measurement
- TT Tracker app aims to improve surgical outcomes and patient care
- Onchocerciasis: the beginning of the end?
- Test your knowledge and understanding
- Picture quiz #104
- Key community eye health messages