Dr. PANDEY SURESH KUMAR

, Dr.Vidushi Sharma

Abstract

Orthopedic, neurologic, cardiovascular, and pulmonary conditions can affect patients’ positioning during cataract surgery. Adjusting the operating chair and/or table, rotating the surgical microscope, altering the surgical approach, and using pillows are effective techniques for managing patients unable to lie supine during the procedure. The surgeon used the standing position in managing both cases where it was difficult to focus the operating microscope and control the foot pedal of the phaco machine. Another suitable method is to use a tall chair and keep the microscope foot switch and phaco foot pedal on a box so the surgeon can use both feet while performing phacoemulsification in these challenging cases.