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This guideline covers managing cataracts in adults aged 18 and over. It aims to improve care before, during and after cataract surgery by optimising service organisation, referral and surgical management, and reducing complications. It further aims to improve the availability of information for people with cataracts before, during and after cataract surgery.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

26 October 2017

Awaiting development [GID-TA10198] Expected publication date: TBC

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Status

Awaiting development

This quality standard covers the diagnosis and management of cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and the prevention of sight loss. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

12 February 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of accommodating intraocular lenses for cataract. This involves removing the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacing it with an accommodating lens to allow focusing on near and distant objects.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 February 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on the implantation of multifocal (non-accommodative) intraocular lenses during cataract surgery. This involves replacing the clouded lens with an artificial one with areas of different focusing power to allow near and distant objects to be seen.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 June 2008

Recommendation ID NG77/2 Question Quality of life in cataract surgery:- What vision-specific, quality-of-life measures best capture...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

18 October 2018

NG77/3 Question Indicators and thresholds for referral for cataract surgery:- What is the association between preoperative vision- and...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

6 November 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on artificial iris insertion for congenital aniridia. This involves inserting an artificial iris into the eye.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 July 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on artificial iris insertion for acquired aniridia. This involves inserting an artificial iris into the eye.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 July 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on intraocular lens insertion for correction of refractive error, with preservation of the natural lens. This involves inserting an artificial lens inserted into the eye through a small cut made in the cornea.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 February 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant (Iluvien) for treating recurrent non-infectious uveitis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

31 July 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on trabecular stent bypass microsurgery for open-angle glaucoma. This involves inserting a hollow metal tube (stent) into the eye, to improve drainage of fluid from the eye.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 February 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of an opaque intraocular lens for intractable double vision. This involves replacing the clear lens of one eye with a non-transparent one to block out one of the double images.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 March 2009

postoperative antibiotic drops to reduce rates of endophthalmitis after cataract surgery? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Why this...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

18 October 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on laser correction of refractive error following non-refractive ophthalmic surgery. This involves changing the shape of the cornea, so that light rays are more precisely directed onto the retina.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 March 2011