Expert opinion on the use of tropicamide + phenylephrine + lidocaine combination for the appropriative pupil dilation during cataract surgery

Abstract

Objective: To collect expert opinion regarding the prescription pattern and clinical use of intracameral medication tropicamide + phenylephrine + lidocaine during cataract surgery in Indian settings. Methodology: This cross-sectional study used a 33-item, multiple-choice questionnaire to collect opinions from cataract surgery specialists. The survey covered topics such as current clinical observations, patient preferences, experiences with cataract surgery, and the usage of tropicamide + phenylephrine + lidocaine in combination for the appropriate pupil dilation during cataract surgery. Descriptive statistics were applied to the data analysis. Results: Among the 212 clinicians surveyed, 44% had 6-15 years of experience in clinical ophthalmology, with about 50% specializing in cataract surgery. Despite the use of preoperative mydriatics,