Long term risks: Posterior capsular opacification (secondary cataract), retinal tears/breaks/detachment, lens implant dislocation, corneal edema, blurred vision, need for additional surgery. Overall change of problems after uncomplicated surgery is incredibly small though.
Answered 4/2/2013
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Several: Even uncomplicated cataract surgery increases life time risk of retinal detachment. Glaucoma can develop. A clouding of the membrane behind the lens can also develop. There are other possibilities and cataract surgery does not eliminate progression of many eye diseases. While many of these are very rare, you should get a yearly eye exam after cataract surgery..
Answered 4/2/2013
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Cataract complicatio: Cataract Surgery is the safest surgery in world. Complications are rare & include: post operative inflammation, swelling of macula (CME); PCO: posterior capsular opacification in 10-30% requiring YAG laser (painless usually); slow corneal healing/swollen cornea requiring cornea transplant; Infection (rare); More info: eyedoc2020@blogspot.com
Answered 2/27/2017
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Possible complicati: Are uncommon given the number of cataract surgeries performed throughout the country. Some of the complications that can arise include The cataract being unable to take out of the eye, loss of vision, requiring additional surgical procedures, bleeding, and infection
Answered 5/26/2015
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