Guide To Cataract Surgery

Risks Of The Procedure

Just like any other medical procedure, surgery to remove cataracts carries some risk of certain complications. Patients are at a higher risk of experiencing complications if they have a preexisting eye condition or disease unrelated to their cataracts. Another underlying condition or disease like macular degeneration can cause a patient's cataract surgery to be unsuccessful at improving visual performance. A patient may experience the common side effects of inflammation, swelling, and infection in their eyes after they have the procedure. Other uncommon complications that may result from cataract surgery include bleeding, drooping eyelid, detachment of the retina, development of a secondary cataract, dislocation of an artificial lens, development of glaucoma, and loss of vision. Taking all of the recommended precautions and making all of the necessary pre-procedural preparations can help a patient avoid increasing their risk of experiencing complications from the procedure to remove their cataracts.

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