Retained foreign objects after routine cataract surgery: a systematic review.

Chaerim KangEmily WangAmy ChomskyPaul B Greenberg

Published in: Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie (2023)

The presentation and management of RFOs varied depending on the type of material. To prevent RFOs, clinicians should carefully inspect surgical instruments and packs and use fiber-free wipes, towels, and gauzes. Future studies should investigate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of different RFO prevention strategies.

Keyphrases

cataract surgery
palliative care
current status
clinical practice
case control
patient reported outcomes