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What would experts say about % chance of a retinal detachment occurring after cataract surgery?
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Very low : Depending on risk factors (history of rd, retinal holes, myopia, previous trauma, etc), the risk of rd in an uncomplicated cataract surgery is very low less than 1%.
Answered 4/4/2013
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1-2%: The risk of retinal detachment after cataract surgery is between 1-d2%. According to a study in 2006, a variety of risk factors contribute to the formation of rd after cataract surgery. These include having had an rd before, a tear in the capsule and dehiscence of zonules. Nd:yag laser treatment did not increase risk.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Very low...: Very low, but this is one of the risks that surgeons consider when offering surgery to a patient. The benefits of surgery must outweigh the risks.
Answered 4/7/2013
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