US EditionNew Evidence Supports Same Day Cataract Surgery for Both Eyes
Two studies from Denmark and the UK show same-day cataract surgery on both eyes is safe and effective, with 85% of patients achieving 20/20 vision or better, researchers said.
- Two new studies presented at the 43rd ESCRS Congress on September 11, 2025, indicate that performing cataract surgery on both eyes during a single visit is both safe and effective for most patients.
- These studies extend the traditional approach of performing cataract surgeries on each eye separately over multiple sessions by assessing a procedure where both eyes undergo surgery in a single operative appointment.
- A large-scale UK study conducted at Moorfields Eye Hospital from late 2023 through 2024 involving 10,192 cataract surgery patients found that many manage well at home and achieve excellent visual outcomes.
- Eighty-Five percent of patients who underwent same-day cataract surgery with multifocal lenses achieved 20/20 vision or better, compared to 77% of those who had delayed surgery with the same lens type; additionally, 72% of patients completed questionnaires indicating a high level of independence shortly after surgery.
- Findings suggest same-day bilateral surgery reduces hospital visits, saves staff time, offers faster recovery, and maintains safety, with some patients still needing caregiver support briefly.
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Same-Day Cataract Surgery On Both Eyes Safe And Effective
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New evidence supports same day cataract surgery for both eyes
The results of two new studies show that it can be safe, effective and practical for most patients to have cataract surgery on both eyes in one day. Both studies will be presented at the 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).
Cataract surgery on both eyes can be carried out safely and effectively in one go, studies indicate
The results of two new studies show that it can be safe, effective and practical for most patients to have cataract surgery on both eyes in one day. Both studies were presented at the 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS).
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