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Read more about the article Will oral sedation become mainstream?
Cataract / EyeWorld articles / Spring 2026

Will oral sedation become mainstream?

Oral sedation for cataract surgery has been used in some capacity for at least the last 20 years in the U.S., and discussion has begun on whether oral sedation options could become the primary care model within ASCs and hospital settings. Three cataract surgeons weighed in on the topic.

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April 7, 2026
Read more about the article Opening the door to office-based cataract surgery: considerations and comparisons
EW issues / EyeWorld articles / Practice Management / Winter 2025

Opening the door to office-based cataract surgery: considerations and comparisons

The reasons for growth in office-based surgery (OBS) for cataract procedures is multifactorial. Technology and techniques have improved to instill confidence in safety and efficacy, with a growing body of data to support it. Economic and patient expectation factors are also major influencers for OBS adoption among some surgeons.

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December 2, 2025