Dropless Cataract Surgery

Traditionally, after cataract surgery, patients had to use two or three postoperative eye drops for a few weeks to reduce pain, control intraocular inflammation, and prevent infection. However, this was a burden for many patients, especially the aging population, since it could be costly, and some found it difficult to instill the drops. Moreover, from the cataract surgeon’s perspective, patient compliance was a concern in certain cases.

Fortunately, with advances in technology, the necessary postoperative medication can now be injected into the eye during cataract surgery. As a result, patients no longer have to purchase or apply drops, which eliminates both the financial burden and the risk of noncompliance. Even better, this method comes at no additional cost to patients and does not increase the risk of complications.

Another exciting benefit for patients is that postoperative drops sometimes cause burning or temporary blurred vision. Now, with this new approach, patients can experience a more seamless and comfortable recovery.

That being said, “dropless cataract surgery” may not be suitable for all patients. Specifically, those with ocular comorbidities might still benefit more from the traditional regimen of postoperative drops.

• 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