Lastly, we want to talk about informing the patients.
It's really important that you discuss with the patients the extra steps that's
going to be involved when they have a small pupil.
So just so they're aware that the surgery might be a little bit longer.
It may require the use of extra instruments, but the other issue to
keep in mind is that sometimes when you're mechanically stretching the pupil,
the pupil may not necessarily look the same after the surgery.
So it's really important again that you inform the patient that their
pupil may be permanently dilated after the surgery or have an abnormal appearance.
Just so they're not surprised about it after the surgery.
Other issues to discuss with them is the risk of higher complications with
a small pupil.
Post tests.
Question #1.
A small pupil can increase the risk of complications during
the following steps of cataract surgery.
Number a, capsulorrhexis, b,
instillation of intracameral anesthetic, c, phacoemulsification, d,
corneal wound construction, e, both a and c, and f, all of the above.