Detection of Latent Macular Lesions by Preoperative Optical Coherence Tomography and Associated Factors in Japanese Cataract Patients

The authors aimed to determine the detection rate of latent macular lesions in Japanese cataract patients scheduled for surgery, despite having no clinically confirmed macular abnormalities. They found that 9.5% of patients had latent lesions, with age being a significant factor associated with these findings. The study suggests that preoperative optical coherence tomography (OCT) can enhance the identification of such lesions, potentially improving surgical planning.