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Cataract laboratory findings
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Routine preoperative medical testing (e.g., bloodwork or electrocardiogram) is not recommended for standard cataract surgery in otherwise healthy patients.[1][2][3]
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
References
References
- ↑ Miller KM, Oetting TA, Tweeten JP, et al; American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Pattern Cataract/Anterior Segment Panel. Cataract in the adult eye preferred practice pattern. Ophthalmology. 2022;129(1):1-P126. doi:10.1016/j. ophtha.2021.10.006
- ↑ Schein OD, Katz J, Bass EB, et al; Study of Medical Testing for Cataract Surgery. The value of routine preoperative medical testing before cataract surgery. N Engl J Med. 2000;342(3):168-175. doi:10.1056/NEJM200001203420304
- ↑ Keay L, Lindsley K, Tielsch J, Katz J, Schein O. Routine preoperative medical testing for cataract surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2019;1(1): CD007293. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD007293.pub4
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