Abstract | PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Presence of a small pupil is still considered a major challenge for cataract surgeons. Appropriate mydriasis and maintaining it is of paramount importance to prevent potential serious complications. Recently, more interventions and instruments are available for the cataract surgeons to deal with these challenging cases. The intention of this review is to discuss the preoperative and intraoperative considerations and techniques for cataract surgery in small pupil and related conditions and to discuss new developments in management of small pupil in femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery. RECENT FINDINGS: SUMMARY: Accurate preoperative examinations adjunct with intraoperative use of appropriate pharmacologic and mechanical devices can yield favorable outcomes in cataract surgery with a small pupil.
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Authors | Hassan Hashemi, Mohammad A Seyedian, Mehrdad Mohammadpour |
Journal | Current opinion in ophthalmology
(Curr Opin Ophthalmol)
Vol. 26
Issue 1
Pg. 3-9
(Jan 2015)
ISSN: 1531-7021 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 25390859
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Mydriatics
- Viscosupplements
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Topics |
- Cataract
(complications)
- Cataract Extraction
(methods)
- Humans
- Miosis
(complications)
- Mydriatics
(administration & dosage)
- Viscosupplements
(administration & dosage)
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