title: Preoperative medical testing and preparation for ophthalmic surgery.
abstract: The prevention of complications during and after procedures is the most important goal of preoperative evaluation. Several studies have proven the utility of a patient history and physical examination when making a diagnosis. This article discusses preoperative testing and risk assessment as well as management for various conditions that pose challenges to anesthesia and or surgery.
authors.affiliation: University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637, USA. bsweitzer@dacc.uchicago.edu
authors.forename: Bobbie Jean
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Sweitzer
mesh_terms: D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D011300:Preoperative Care; D018570:Risk Assessment