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 complications if they have a preexisting eye condition or disease unrelated to their cataracts. Another underlying condition, 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.

Uncommon complications include bleeding, drooping eyelid, retinal detachment, development of a secondary cataract, dislocation of an artificial lens, glaucoma, and vision loss. Taking all of the recommended precautions and making all of the necessary pre-procedural preparations can help patients avoid increasing their risk of complications.

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