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Cataract surgery is associated with a reduction in the number of patients with dizziness

Reduction in Dizziness, Not Falls, After Routine Cataract Surgery

Dizziness significantly improved after first or both eye cataract sx; nonsignificant drop in fall rate
Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery is associated with improved outcomes compared with conventional cataract surgery

Outcomes Up for Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Sx

Significantly improved accuracy and repeatability of capsulorhexis compared with conventional sx
Delivery of antioxidants to the eye may be a therapeutic option for cataracts

Review Explores Challenges of Ocular Antioxidants for Cataracts

Prospects for future research include the use of nanotechnology to deliver antioxidants
Many patients still undergo routine preoperative testing before cataract surgery despite recommendations against it

Many Cataract Patients Undergo Unnecessary Pre-Op Testing

Probability of undergoing testing mainly linked to ophthalmologist managing pre-op assessment
Immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery seems beneficial

Review Indicates Benefits for Bilateral Cataract Surgery

Limited evidence supports immediately sequential surgery, with faster rehab, improved visual outcomes