The higher rates of obstruction on nasolacrimal duct syringing and macro-dacryocystogram among patients who developed endophthalmitis suggest that nasolacrimal duct obstruction is a significant risk factor for postoperative endophthalmitis. We recommend routine screening for symptoms and examination of the lacrimal system prior to cataract surgery.
Smartphone apps are likely to become of increasingly greater relevance to the modern eye care professional with tremendous versatility in daily practice. However, despite the rapid emergence of eye care apps, a low level of qualified professional involvement in app development and a lack of peer review after publishing remain. There is a clear need for evidence-based principles and standards of app development to be adopted in this emerging area.
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