Perioperative time and economic impact of an intracameral combination of mydriatics and anaesthetics in routine cataract surgery.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the perioperative time and economic impact of a licensed intracameral anaesthetic/mydriatic combination (Mydrane) during routine cataract surgery.

Methods: A real-life, prospective, comparative study was performed in 3 clinical centres in France. Preoperative, surgical, and post-operative times were determined for two mydriasis strategies using conventional preoperative mydriatics/anaesthetics eye drops (control regimen) or Mydrane administered at time of surgery.

What do older people want from integrated care? Experiences from a South Australian co-design case study.

Objectives: The challenges of improving the integration of care for older people with complex care needs are well recognised. Evidence suggests that solutions should be co-designed with older people to ensure they are contextually relevant and person-centred.

Methods: As a first step in a co-design project to improve integrated care for older people, seven interviews and three workshops were held with older people and service providers.

The impact of a preloaded intraocular lens delivery system on operating room efficiency in routine cataract surgery.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the operational impact of using preloaded intraocular lens (IOL) delivery systems compared with manually loaded IOL delivery processes during routine cataract surgeries.

Methods: Time and motion data, staff and surgery schedules, and cost accounting reports were collected across three sites located in the US, France, and Canada. Time and motion data were collected for manually loaded IOL processes and preloaded IOL delivery systems over four surgery days.

Visual performance after bilateral implantation of a new diffractive aspheric multifocal intraocular lens with a 3.5 D addition.

Purpose: To evaluate visual performance after implantation of a new diffractive aspheric multifocal intraocular lens (MIOL) with a +3.50 D addition power.

Methods: A total of 24 cataract patients were bilaterally implanted with the Diffractiva-aA MIOL in 2 ophthalmologic centers and followed for 6 months.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa endophthalmitis caused by contamination of the internal fluid pathways of a phacoemulsifier.

Purpose: To report 4 cases of Pseudomonas aeruginosa endophthalmitis caused by internal contamination of the internal pathways of a phacoemulsifier.

Setting: Ophthalmology Center, Perpignan, France.

Methods: Four clinical cases of postoperative endophthalmitis occurred after phacoemulsification.