ABSTRACT Introduction: The controversy surrounding the potential benefits of the basic saline solution vs. Ringer’s lactate solution for patients undergoing phacoemulsification for cataracts prompted a systematic review and meta-analysis for comparing the two solutions. Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the basic saline solution with Ringer’s lactate for irrigation in phacoemulsification for cataracts. Methods: We searched the Embase, PubMed, and Cochrane databases for randomized controlled trials comparing basic saline solution with Ringer’s lactate in relation to central […]

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the standards of practice of Brazilian cataract surgeons in relation to the protective measures adopted to mitigate the risks of transmission of COVID-19 during cataract surgery, in asymptomatic patients. Methods A descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative paradigm study, developed from a self-administered electronic questionnaire sent to ophthalmologists and residents/specialists in ophthalmology in Brazil, who performed cataract surgeries in 2019 and 2020, connected through social media and mail listing from local societies. Results Of the 303 participating surgeons, 159 […]