Table 3.
Expected Additional Cost of Each Complication per Cataract Surgery per Patient, Healthcare Sector Perspective
| Complication | Single Use (€) | Repeated Use (€) |
|---|---|---|
| None | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Posterior Capsule Rent | 16.26 | 17.40 |
| Acute endophthalmitis | 1.59 | 11.45 |
| Chronic endophthalmitis | 4.89 | 28.26 |
| Cornea tunnel infection | 0.80 | 7.60 |
| Toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS) | 1.57 | 37.28 |
| Prolonged postoperative inflammation | 1.11 | 2.45 |
| Cystoid macular edema | 36.67 | 52.42 |
| Elevated intraocular pressure on the first postoperative day | 2.24 | 2.65 |
| Postoperative hypotony due to a Seidel positive corneal wound | 1.09 | 3.03 |
| Corneal edema in the immediate postoperative period | 62.49 | 93.32 |
| Corneal edema months to up to 1 year after the procedure | 7.43 | 34.05 |
| Phaco wound burn | 3.24 | 11.38 |
| Retinal detachment | 5.36 | 5.97 |
| Postoperative astigmatism | 15.01 | 32.18 |
| Total | 159.78 | 339.43 |