Preferred cataract surgery practices in Malaysia : a survey based study
Background To describe the preferred cataract surgery practices among Malaysian ophthalmologists and medical officers in comparison with the recommended practices. Methods An online questionnaire was sent out in April 2021, to Malaysian Ophthalmologists and medical officers who perform cataract s...
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BioMed Central Ltd.
2023
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| Online Access: | http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/43488/1/cataract.pdf http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/43488/ https://bmcresnotes.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13104-023-06391-2#:~:text=56.1%25%20preferred%20peristaltic%20pump%20over,preferred%202.75%20mm%20microkeratome%20blade. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-023-06391-2 |
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| Summary: | Background To describe the preferred cataract surgery practices among Malaysian ophthalmologists and medical
officers in comparison with the recommended practices.
Methods An online questionnaire was sent out in April 2021, to Malaysian Ophthalmologists and medical officers
who perform cataract surgeries. The questions were focused on the preferred cataract surgery practices of the
participants. All data obtained were collected, tabulated and analysed.
Results A total of 173 participants responded to the online questionnaire. 55% of the participants were within 31–40
years of age. 56.1% preferred peristaltic pump over venturi system. 91.3% of participants practised povidone iodine
instillation to the conjunctival sac. With regards to the main wound incision, more than half of the surgeons (50.3%)
preferred fixed superior incision and 72.3% of them preferred 2.75 mm microkeratome blade. Most of the participants
(63%) were inclined towards C-Loop clear intraocular lens (IOL) with a single-handed push preloaded system. 78.6% of
the surgeons routinely use carbachol in their cataract surgery.
Conclusions This survey provides some insight into the current practices among Malaysian ophthalmologists. Most
of the practices are in line with international guidelines for preventing postoperative endophthalmitis. This article
could help trainees and ophthalmologists benchmark and observe the common cataract surgery practices among
their seniors and peers in Malaysia. |
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