Unexpected complications 1 week after uneventful cataract surgery are rare, so researchers suggested that week 1 examinations be performed only on an as-needed basis, according to a study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.

As a result of this retrospective observational study in which they evaluated unexpected management changes in asymptomatic cataract surgery cases, the researchers concluded that streamlining the postoperative care regimen has the potential to lower costs and add value for patients, eye care providers and the health care system.