Acceptability of immediate sequential bilateral cataract surgery (ISBCS) in a public health care setting before and after COVID-19: a prospective patient questionnaire survey.
Vishal ShahKhayam NaderiLaura MaubonAshmal JameelDarshak S PatelJack GormleySanjeev HeemrazElodie AzanSeema VermaSancy LowDavid O'BrartPublished in: BMJ open ophthalmology (2020)
ISBCS was acceptable to 45% of our sampled population, suggesting limited routine implementation in the NHS is possible. Convenience and reduction in hospital visits appeared to contribute to this acceptance. Half of the patients expressed concern regarding bilateral complications and such concerns need addressing. Some attitudes did appear to change during the COVID-19 lockdown period. The familiarity of the concept of ISBCS is low suggesting the need for patient education.
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