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Preoperative management in cataract surgery for high myopes
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We enjoyed reading the recent series of papers by Seward et al which illustrate some management issues for a high myope (approximately −12D) presenting with bilateral cataract.1 Packard recommends preoperative fundal assessment and prophylactic treatment if necessary while Allen advocates a retinal opinion before discussing the risks of cataract surgery with the patient. The accompanying overview by Seward stresses the need for retinal opinion, and …