Co-managing patients with your cataract surgeon

Pam Theriot, OD discusses Tips for co-managing patients with your local #cataract surgeon. Ocular Surface optimization is key! She discusses a study published in the journal of clinical ophthalmology in 2022 Titled: Interpersonal Communication in Eye Care: An Analysis of Potential Impacts on Cataract Surgery Candidates’ Expectations and Behaviors. This study found that most patients said they would use a pre-surgical prep kit if their doctor gave them one (87%), asked them to buy one (83%), or directed them to obtain one online (71%). The study underscores the importance of addressing ocular surface concerns before surgery and dispels the misconception that patients may resist such recommendations from physicians. References: Hellem A, LaBelle S, Matossian C, Karpecki P. Interpersonal Communication in Eye Care: An Analysis of Potential Impacts on Cataract Surgery Candidates' Expectations and Behaviors. Clin Ophthalmol. 2022 Apr 5;16:1003-1008. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S356895. PMID: 35411131; PMCID: PMC8994619. Disclosures: Dr. Pam Theriot is a Consultant for Bruder #optometry #ophthalmology #dryeye #ocularsurfacedisease #cataractsurgery