Table 2 Exclusion criteria for offering ISBCS, derived from RCOphth guidelines.

From: Safety and efficacy of a novel ‘One-Visit, Both-Cataracts’ high-volume see-and-treat immediate sequential bilateral cataract surgery service in a public healthcare setting

Exclusion criteria for offering ISBCS

• Insufficient contralateral cataract/unilateral pseudophakia

• Lives alone/lacks sufficient care in home environment

• Presence of ophthalmic conditions increasing risk of postoperative complications or refractive surprise, such as (but not limited to):

 ○ Corneal oedema (significant Fuchs endothelial dystrophy, previous keratoplasty)

 ○ Postoperative uveitis (significant uveitis history)

 ○ Cystoid macular oedema (significant epiretinal membrane/vitreomacular traction/retinal vascular disorders or significant diabetic retinopathy)

 ○ Refractive surprise (corneal dystrophies or significant keratoconus)

 ○ Increased risk of endophthalmitis (significant blepharitis, poor personal hygiene/neglect)

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