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Handling the Unexpected in Ocular Surgery

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Complications occur for every surgeon, irrespective of experience, gender, or specialty. Anticipating complications preoperatively, having a plan of action should they occur, and employing thoughtful, honest communication postoperatively are primary keys to success in managing the unexpected in surgery. Proper preoperative discussions with the patient including additional risk factors present may help patients better comprehend potential complications that arise postoperatively.

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  1. Warrenville EyeCare and LASIK, Warrenville, IL, USA

    Lisa M. Nijm

  2. Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Chicago, IL, USA

    Lisa M. Nijm

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA

    Christina Y. Weng

  2. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Hospital, Miami, FL, USA

    Audina M. Berrocal

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Nijm, L.M. (2021). Handling the Unexpected in Ocular Surgery. In: Weng, C.Y., Berrocal, A.M. (eds) Women in Ophthalmology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-59335-3_11

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