Traditionally after cataract surgery patients had to use postoperative 2 or 3 postoperative drops for a few weeks to decrease pain, intraocular inflammation and prevent infection. This was a burden for many patients, especially the aging population since it can be costly and some of the patients found it difficult to instill the drops. On the cataract surgeon’s side patient compliance was a concern in some cases.
Now with the advance of technology the medication needed during the postoperative period can be injected in the eye during the cataract surgery at no extra cost for the patients and with no risks of complications.
Another exciting news for the patients is that sometimes the post-operative drops cause some burning or temporary blurred vision and now patients can have a more seamless post-operative recovery.
The “dropless cataract surgery” might not be an option for absolutely all the patients, some patients with ocular comorbidities would still benefit more from the regimen of postoperative drops.
Facts about dropless cataract surgery
- It is accepted as standard of care by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Reduce patient burden after cataract surgery
- Dr Romero had performed more than 10.000 cataract surgeries with excellent outcomes
