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Cataract Surgery: Laser vs Manual

Perform patient evaluation and pre-operative examination

Order necessary pre-operative tests

Discuss the surgical options with the patient

Obtain informed consent from the patient

Approval: Surgeon's plan for surgery

Schedule surgery date and operating room arrangement

Verify patient's medical and allergy history

Check patient's pre-operative medication

Counsel patient on fasting and medication instruction pre-surgery

Ensure the right machinery is available for selected procedure - laser or manual

Perform anesthesia

Make corneal incision and create a circular opening

Perform phacoemulsification (for manual) or femtosecond laser fragmentation (for laser)

Remove the cataractous lens

Insert the intraocular lens

Close the incision

Apply medication and bandage the eye

Approval: Post-surgical report by Surgeon

Provide patient with post-surgical guidance

Schedule follow-up visit

Perform patient evaluation and pre-operative examination

In this task, the healthcare professional will conduct a thorough evaluation of the patient's overall health and perform a pre-operative examination to assess the condition of the eye. This step is crucial to determine the candidacy for cataract surgery and to identify any potential risks or complications. The desired result is a comprehensive understanding of the patient's medical history, eye health, and individual needs. It is important to establish a friendly and trustworthy environment to build rapport with the patient and address any concerns or questions they may have. Required resources include medical equipment for examination and relevant patient records.

Patient Name

Age

Existing medical conditions

1

Diabetes
2

Hypertension
3

Glaucoma
4

Macular degeneration
5

None

Order necessary pre-operative tests

Discuss the surgical options with the patient

Approval: Surgeon's plan for surgery

Discuss the surgical options with the patient
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Obtain informed consent from the patient
Will be submitted

Schedule surgery date and operating room arrangement

Verify patient's medical and allergy history

Check patient's pre-operative medication

Counsel patient on fasting and medication instruction pre-surgery

Ensure the right machinery is available for selected procedure - laser or manual

Perform anesthesia

Make corneal incision and create a circular opening

Perform phacoemulsification (for manual) or femtosecond laser fragmentation (for laser)

Remove the cataractous lens

Insert the intraocular lens

Close the incision

Apply medication and bandage the eye

Approval: Post-surgical report by Surgeon

Perform patient evaluation and pre-operative examination
Will be submitted
Order necessary pre-operative tests
Will be submitted
Perform anesthesia
Will be submitted
Make corneal incision and create a circular opening
Will be submitted
Perform phacoemulsification (for manual) or femtosecond laser fragmentation (for laser)
Will be submitted
Remove the cataractous lens
Will be submitted
Insert the intraocular lens
Will be submitted
Close the incision
Will be submitted
Apply medication and bandage the eye
Will be submitted