Vitreous loss during cataract surgery: prevention and optimal management

Sir,

Correction to: Eye advance online publication, 22 February 2008; doi:10.1038/eye.2008.22

The author has found an error within the Abstract.

The correct sentence is shown below:

When vitreous loss occurs, it is important for the surgeon to avoid actions which increase the chance of disaster for the eye.

The author has also found an error within the ‘Management: the surgeon’ section.

The correct sentence is shown below:

It is the responsibility of the surgeon to ensure that the equipment necessary to deal with vitreous loss is available before commencing cataract surgery and that those assisting in the operating room are able to make these facilities available with expediency, to minimise the transmission of anxiety to the patient.

The author would like to apologise for these mistakes.