Preoperative Cataract Pupillary Dilation: Inpatient At The Ambulatory Surgery Center vs Outpatient Dilation Prior To Arrival At The Ambulatory Surgery Center

Preoperative Cataract Pupillary Dilation: Inpatient vs Outpatient

This study was done to compare efficacy, safety and efficiencies of various methods of pupil dilation prior to cataract surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ability to self administer eye or have a helper for the task of administering eye drops.
• Ability to follow and eye drop administration schedule.
• No noted ocular abnormalities.
• Bilateral cataract surgery anticipated.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability to self administer eye drops or have assistance with eye drop administration.
• Health problems that would contraindicate self administration of dilating eye drops such as poor cardiovascular or respiratory status.