After posterior capsule rupture, follow-up is structured and deliberate.
Patients are reviewed within 24–48 hours ³.
This appointment focuses on:
- Intraocular pressure measurement
- Corneal clarity
- Signs of inflammation
- Early visual progress
PCR increases the likelihood of short-term issues such as pressure rise, corneal oedema or inflammation. Early review ensures these are detected before they affect outcome ³.
A written Duty of Candour letter is provided on day one, detailing exactly what occurred and how it was managed. This reflects professional obligations outlined by the General Medical Council ¹.
Patients are encouraged to:
- Attend with a relative or friend
- Bring written questions
- Review the surgical video if they wish
A copy of the surgery can be provided (approximately 1 GB per 5 minutes of footage).
Transparency reduces anxiety. Understanding builds trust.
Most PCR patients stabilise quickly once inflammation and pressure are controlled ². Early review is not a sign of alarm, it is a sign of proactive care.
References
- General Medical Council. Openness and honesty when things go wrong: the professional duty of candour. London: GMC; 2015.
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Cataract surgery guidelines. London: RCOphth; 2021.
- Day AC, Donachie PHJ, Sparrow JM, Johnston RL. National Ophthalmology Database study. Eye (Lond). 2015;29(4):552-560.
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