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What risk factors can affect the outcome of cataract surgery? - Online interview

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In our latest online interview, esteemed Swindon and Bristol-based consultant ophthalmic surgeon, Mr Mohamed El-Ashry discusses some of the risk factors that can complicate cataract surgery. Although 95% are straight-forward, as with any surgery, there are always cases of patients whose outcomes may be affected by other factors. Mr El-Ashry explains what some of these factors are, what the possible complications may be, and how a patients risk factor is assessed before cataract surgery. 0:00 Introduction 0:26 How safe is cataract surgery in general? 1:16 Which factors might put some patients at higher risk of complications from surgery? 2:46 What are the possible complications of surgery in patients with a risk factor? 4:13 How do you assess a patient's risk factors? 5:13 How do you plan the surgeries around the patient's possible risk factors? If you are interested in booking a consultation with Mr El-Ashry, you can do so by visiting his Top Doctors profile here: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/m... ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh