Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie · 2023
Perception of Canadian ophthalmologists on immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery: insights and implications.
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You Eunice, Hébert Mélanie, Arsenault Roxanne, Légaré Marie-Ève, Mercier Mathieu
Аннотация
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the perception of immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery (ISBCS) among Canadian ophthalmologists.
DESIGN: An anonymous survey was sent to all active members of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society.
METHODS: Basic demographic information, cataract surgery practice patterns, and perceived advantages, disadvantages, and concerns regarding ISBCS were collected from respondents.
RESULTS: A total of 352 ophthalmologists answered the survey. Among these, 94 respondents (27%) practice ISBCS routinely, 123 (35%) practice ISBCS in exceptional cases, and 131 (37%) do not practice ISBCS. ISBCS practitioners were significantly younger than nonpractitioners (p < 0.001) and had a shorter duration of practice (p < 0.001). The prevalence of ISBCS practitioners also varied significantly by province (p < 0.001): most practitioners who routinely practice ISBCS were from Quebec (n = 44; 48%), where financial disincentives are lowest in the country. The main work setting of ISBCS practitioners was academic centres (n = 39; 42%) as opposed to private or community settings (p < 0.001). The main reason for performing ISBCS was more efficient operating theatre use (n = 142; 65%). The main concerns regarding ISBCS were the risk of bilateral complications (n = 193; 57%) and the lack of refractive outcomes for second-eye surgery (n = 184; 52%). The COVID-19 pandemic positively influenced the view of 152 respondents (43%), but this was mostly among practitioners who already performed ISBCS routinely (n = 77; 84%).
CONCLUSIONS: ISBCS practitioners are more likely younger ophthalmologists working in academic centres. Quebec has the highest prevalence of ISBCS practitioners. ISBCS practitioners were positively influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic to offer ISBCS more often compared with non-ISBCS practitioners.
DESIGN: An anonymous survey was sent to all active members of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society.
METHODS: Basic demographic information, cataract surgery practice patterns, and perceived advantages, disadvantages, and concerns regarding ISBCS were collected from respondents.
RESULTS: A total of 352 ophthalmologists answered the survey. Among these, 94 respondents (27%) practice ISBCS routinely, 123 (35%) practice ISBCS in exceptional cases, and 131 (37%) do not practice ISBCS. ISBCS practitioners were significantly younger than nonpractitioners (p < 0.001) and had a shorter duration of practice (p < 0.001). The prevalence of ISBCS practitioners also varied significantly by province (p < 0.001): most practitioners who routinely practice ISBCS were from Quebec (n = 44; 48%), where financial disincentives are lowest in the country. The main work setting of ISBCS practitioners was academic centres (n = 39; 42%) as opposed to private or community settings (p < 0.001). The main reason for performing ISBCS was more efficient operating theatre use (n = 142; 65%). The main concerns regarding ISBCS were the risk of bilateral complications (n = 193; 57%) and the lack of refractive outcomes for second-eye surgery (n = 184; 52%). The COVID-19 pandemic positively influenced the view of 152 respondents (43%), but this was mostly among practitioners who already performed ISBCS routinely (n = 77; 84%).
CONCLUSIONS: ISBCS practitioners are more likely younger ophthalmologists working in academic centres. Quebec has the highest prevalence of ISBCS practitioners. ISBCS practitioners were positively influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic to offer ISBCS more often compared with non-ISBCS practitioners.