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Observational studyEye (London, England)2025

Safety and efficacy of a novel 'One-Visit, Both-Cataracts' high-volume see-and-treat immediate sequential bilateral cataract surgery service in a public healthcare setting.

Maher Alsusa, Shakeel Ahmad, Zoe Smith, Emma Tutchings, Sam Evans, Elizabeth Wilkinson, Harry Roberts

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Maher AlsusaUniversity of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK.
Shakeel AhmadWest of England Eye Unit, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, UK.
Zoe SmithWest of England Eye Unit, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, UK.
Emma TutchingsWest of England Eye Unit, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, UK.
Sam EvansLutra Health Ltd, Pencoed, UK.
Elizabeth WilkinsonWest of England Eye Unit, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, UK.
Harry RobertsWest of England Eye Unit, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, UK. harry.roberts@nhs.net.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3590-0856

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Abstract

purposeTo evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel cataract surgery pathway that combines a See-and-Treat (S&T) model with Immediate Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery (ISBCS) at the Nightingale Hospital, Exeter, UK.

methodsA retrospective observational study was conducted on 102 consecutive patients (204 eyes) who underwent S&T ISBCS between July 2023 and July 2024. Patients were triaged based on referral information and underwent preoperative telephone consultations. On the day of surgery, clinical assessment and bilateral cataract surgery were completed in a single visit. Data collected included patient demographics, intraoperative and postoperative outcomes, and complications.

resultsOf the 127 patients listed, 102 (84.3%) completed S&T ISBCS. No intraoperative complications were recorded. Fourteen patients (13.7%) required unplanned postoperative consultations, with most cases being non-sight-threatening and self-resolving. Cystoid macular oedema (CMO) was reported in 2.9% of eyes, with no cases of visual loss or endophthalmitis.

conclusionThe S&T ISBCS model demonstrated safety and efficiency in delivering cataract care, with a high one-visit completion rate and low complication rates. This model offers significant time and resource savings whilst maintaining patient safety. It holds potential for broader implementation in healthcare settings facing increased demand for cataract services. Further studies are recommended to assess long-term outcomes and optimise this approach.

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CataractCataract ExtractionAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesUnited KingdomVisual Acuity

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