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Speaker: Bilateral, same-day cataract surgery poses no additional risk to patients
LAS VEGAS — Bilateral, same-day cataract surgery should not pose any additional undue risks to the patient than sequential cataract surgery, according to a presentation here.“Bilateral, same-day cataract surgery offers convenience and time saving for patients through reduced time off work, fewer appointments, less travel and concurrent recovery of eyes. Costs savings may also be realized to payers, employers and employees,” Neal H. Shorstein, MD, said at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.