Complications of phacoemulsification on the first postoperative day: can follow-up be safely changed?
- 1 July 1999
- journal article
- clinical trial
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
- Vol. 25 (7) , 985-988
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0886-3350(99)00079-6
Abstract
Conclusions Potentially sight-threatening complications present on the first postoperative day, albeit infrequently. With our current practice and case mix, the need for this review persists. It is possible to reduce the demand on physician time by using appropriately trained nonmedical practitioners.Keywords
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