Comprehensive Analysis of the Effects of Surgery on the Other Eyes of Patients with Bilateral Cataracts after Surgery on One Eye

Cataracts often affect both eyes, requiring bilateral surgery. The outcome of the first-eye surgery can significantly impact the surgical timing, intraocular lens power selection, and pain sensitivity of the second-eye surgery, though a unified consensus is lacking. This article reviews recent research on these effects, providing insights to help clinicians optimize treatment plans for bilateral cataract patients.