Objective: To assess the safety of mass volume of cataract surgery and to identify the possible factors with
enhanced patients’ safety. Methods: TTis is a retrospective case series. Clinical data of patients undergoing charity
cataract extraction by surgeons from Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center between 2013 and 2016 was reviewed. TTe
following factors were analyzed: safety management peri-operatively, educational interventions, intraoperative
sterilization, and self-management after operations. Results: A total of 1 064 patients (8 sessions) underwent
cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation. No evidence of endophthalmitis in any cases was observed.Conclusion: Establishment of standardized operation procedures for nursing safety management is essential for
safety of mass volume of charity cataract surgery in China. Adequate assessment and peri-operative endeavor,
educational interventions, nurse guided self-management should be empowered to enhance patients’ safety.