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A small percentage of surgeons are performing same-day bilateral sequential cataract surgery in the U.S., but there is still a lot of concern in our local community about infection risk.
In order to confidently recommend and perform same-day sequential surgery, we would need to develop enhanced sterile protocols that would lower surgeon stress about this uncommon but serious complication.
As with any surgery, there is a risk for endophthalmitis. When there is an infection or toxic anterior