(COPE ID 96218-PO, 0.5 hr)

Dr. Josh Davidson, dry eye guru and practice owner, discusses norms and expectations in preoperative prep for cataract surgery.

He highlights that 60-80% of cataract patients have ocular surface disease (OSD), which affects post-surgery satisfaction. He also goes over the following: 1) emphasize the importance of treating OSD before surgery to prevent vision and safety issues, 2) routine preoperative lab tests are unnecessary, citing studies that found no benefit 3) recommend tear osmolarity, MMP-9 tests, and staining for preoperative workups. 4) stress the need for optometrists to educate patients about surgical options and preoperative hygiene.