Uncontrolled hypeension may cause which of the following complication in cataract surgery:: (A) Glaucoma, (B) Retinal detachment, (C) Endophthalmitis, (D) Suprachoroidal hemorrhage
Answer is D. Uncontrolled hypeension is a r/f for suprachoroidal hemorrhage. Impoant Pre-op evaluation points for ocular surgeries Diabetes: Uncontrolled DM is a r/f for Endophthalmitis. Hypeension: R/f for suprachoroidal hemorrhage. Stroke: positional problem for the patient. HIV: Universal precautions to be taken. Epilepsy: General anesthesia may be preferred.