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I had cataract surgery and now have a hole in the retina of my eye. are the two related in any way?
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Possibly: There is a small risk of retinal tears/breaks/holes/detachment after cataract surgery. Some retinal holes are present preoperatively as well especially in near-sighted individuals.
Answered 5/26/2016
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Typically not: A hole in the retina comes from traction from the vitreous ("jelly") on the retina in the back portion of the eye. During surgery, or the healing process from cataract surgery this traction may increase. This can result in formation or progression of a hole in the retina. Typically one has a pre-disposing condition, complication, or traction for this to happen associated with cataract surgery.
Answered 1/4/2015
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Depends: If your surgery was uncomplicated, then the retinal hole is likely not related to the cataract surgery.
Answered 1/8/2013
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