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12:10
12:40
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12:40
13:10
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Justin SherwinAustralia
Speaker
Two Eyes, One Day: The Evolving Landscape of Immediate Sequential Cataract SurgeryImmediate bilateral sequential lens-based surgery is increasingly adopted as a safe, effective, and patient-centred option for cataract and lens-based refractive procedures. This presentation reviews recent evidence on epidemiology, practice patterns, and outcomes across cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, and phakic IOL implantation.
Studies demonstrate high efficacy in achieving refractive targets, rapid recovery of binocular vision, and consistent improvements in quality of life. Advances in biometry, surgical technology, and IOL design have further enhanced predictability and safety. Safety remains central, with very low rates of bilateral complications when established risk-reduction protocols—separate instrumentation, asepsis, and adherence to guidelines—are followed.
Comparisons with delayed sequential surgery show equivalent visual and refractive outcomes, along with reduced healthcare burden. This session will highlight current evidence on efficacy, safety, visual and refractive outcomes, and patient-reported benefits, while considering future directions in the expanding role of immediate bilateral sequential lens-based surgery.
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