33: Cataract surgery – Understanding risks and managing complications

Over 400,000 cataract procedures are done every year in England alone and the surgery is also one of the most successful in modern medicine. But complications can still occur, for a number of reasons. With optometrists becoming ever more involved with cataract surgery patient pathways — from direct referral to postoperative care — in this episode, Michelle Hanratty explores the risk and complications that optometrists should be aware of. Michelle’s expert guest is David Lockington, a Consultant Ophthalmologist and cornea and cataract surgeon in Glasgow, Scotland. David and Michelle discuss the risks associated with every stage of cataract surgery and how to better communicate decisions and expectations with patients.  This episode covers the GOC domains of Communication and Clinical Practice. Docet - dedicated to providing quality optometric education and professional development.