Sir,

An escalating elderly population and earlier surgery is increasing the demand for cataract surgery. It is suggested that the process of cataract surgery must be streamlined to maximise use of resources.1 Prasad et al2 in 1998 examined the current process used in most hospitals. A ‘three-stop’ arrangement is the norm; a clinic consultation including listing for surgery, a subsequent preassessment clinic, and finally surgery. Prasad et al2 proposed a modified ‘two-stop’ process; a clinic consultation including biometry/tests and subsequent surgery.

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