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## Background To describe the preferred cataract surgery practices among Malaysian ophthalmologists and medical officers in comparison with the recommended practices. ## Methods An online questionnaire was sent out in April 2021, to Malaysian Ophthalmologists and medical officers who perform cataract surgeries. The questions were focused on the preferred cataract surgery practices of the participants. All data obtained were collected, tabulated and analysed. ## Results A total of 173 participants responded to the online questionnaire. 55% of the participants were within 31–40 years of age. 56.1% preferred peristaltic pump over venturi system. 91.3% of participants practised povidone iodine instillation to the conjunctival sac. With regards to the main wound incision, more than half of the surgeons (50.3%) preferred fixed superior incision and 72.3% of them preferred 2.75 mm microkeratome blade. Most of the participants (63%) were inclined towards C-Loop clear intraocular lens (IOL) with a single-handed push preloaded system. 78.6% of the surgeons routinely use carbachol in their cataract surgery. ## Conclusions This survey provides some insight into the current practices among Mala

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Author

Wai, Yong Zheng (author);Chong, Yong Yuin (author);Lim, Lik Thai (author);Chan, Jan Bond (author);Chandrasekaran, Sudhashini (author)

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Published

2023

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)