Patients who undergo vitreoretinal surgery can be examined on the second postoperative day without negative effects in order to allow a more convenient patient care, according to a study.
A retrospective review of 134 patients who underwent vitreoretinal surgery found second day postoperative examinations to be just as effective as first day examinations in diagnosing postoperative complications.
Each patient received a phone call from a technician on the first day after surgery to assess pain and vision. In only one case did the patient’s report of severe pain necessitate a (Read more...)
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