A 70-year-old with visually significant cataract is considering surgery. According to guidelines which statement is correct...

Question

A 70-year-old with visually significant cataract is considering surgery. According to guidelines which statement is correct

Accepted Answer

Outpatient phacoemulsification with local anaesthesia is standard

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No surgery until cataract fully matures

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Surgery is performed under general anaesthesia only

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Both eyes operated simultaneously always

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Cataract surgery is not offered on the NHS

Cataract — UKMLA MCQ