CPG

Surgical & Non-Surgical Management of Cataract in the Otherwise Healthy Adult Eye

PUBLISHED: April 1996	REVISED:March 2007
TOPIC: Ophthalmology	SCOPE: Treatment
ABSTRACT: Guideline to assist with the identification of cataract, effects on quality of life, impact on vision. Also assists with educating the patient and providing the necessary post-operative care.
TARGET POPULATION: Adults with no contraindications
EXCLUSIONS: • < 18 years of age • Presence of other eye disease

Summary: Surgical and Non-Surgical Management of Cataract in the Otherwise Healthy Adult Eye

Guideline: Surgical and Non-Surgical Management of Cataract in the Otherwise Healthy Adult Eye

Patient Information: Cataracts in Adults with Otherwise Healthy Eyes

Working Group Membership

A multi-disciplinary team comprised of:

Opthamologists
Optometrist
General Practioner
University representative
Consumer
Alberta Helth and Wellness representative