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What is commonly used to heal the eye after cataract surgery did not go well?
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Get a second opinion: If you are not getting answers from your surgeon, obtain a second opinion from another cataract surgeon. Good luck.
Answered 1/9/2015
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Complications: Complications are rare after cataract surgery but still happen even in the best surgeon's hands. Dense cataracts, pseudoexfoliation, small pupil, previous trauma, all increase risks). Your eyeMD can likely explain reasons for delayed recovery; if not, seek a 2nd opinion; more info eyedoc2020@blogspot.com
Answered 4/6/2018
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