Open AccessThe Melaka Hospital cataract complications study analysis of 12,992 eyes
Author(s) -
Thanigasalam Thevi,
Zin Maizura,
Adinegara Lutfi Abas
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
indian journal of ophthalmology/indian journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1998-3689
pISSN - 0301-4738
DOI - 10.4103/ijo.ijo_452_16
Subject(s) - medicine , complication , comorbidity , wound dehiscence , cataract surgery , odds ratio , distress , surgery , dehiscence , ophthalmology , clinical psychology
As in all surgeries, complications during cataract surgery are unavoidable and cause distress to the surgeon and the patient. This study was conducted to know the factors contributing to complications in our settings, to be able to counsel patients about complications and outcomes and to reduce litigations.