Can problems develop after a cataract surgery?
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Problems after a surgery are rare, but they can occur. These problems can include infection, bleeding, inflammation (pain, redness, and/or swelling), loss of vision, double vision, and high or low eye pressure. With prompt medical attention, these problems can usually be treated successfully.
Sometimes, the eye tissue that encloses the intraocular lens (IOL) becomes cloudy and may blur your vision. This condition is called an after-cataract. An after-cataract can develop months or years after a cataract surgery.
An after-cataract is treated with a laser. Your doctor uses a laser to make a tiny hole in the eye tissue behind the lens to let light pass through. This outpatient procedure is called a YAG laser capsulotomy. It is painless and rarely results in increased eye pressure or other eye problems. As a precaution, your doctor may give you eyedrops to lower your eye pressure before or after the procedure.
This answer is based on source informationfrom the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Problems after a surgery are rare, but they can occur. These problems can include infection, bleeding, inflammation (pain, redness, and/or swelling), loss of vision, double vision, and high or low eye pressure. With prompt medical attention, these... More -
American Academy of Ophthalmology answered:Though they rarely occur, possible serious complications of cataract surgery are:
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Swelling of the retina
- Detachment of the retina
Call your ophthalmologist immediately if you have any of the following symptoms after surgery:
- Pain not relieved by non-prescription pain medication
- Loss of vision
- Nausea, vomiting or excessive coughing
- Injury to the eye
Even if cataract surgery is successful, some patients may not see as well as they would like to. Other eye problems such as macular degeneration (aging of the retina), glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy may limit vision after surgery. Even with these problems, cataract surgery may still be worthwhile. Talk to your ophthalmologist to learn more about cataract surgery and its risks and benefits.
Though they rarely occur, possible serious complications of cataract surgery are: Infection Bleeding Swelling of the retina Detachment of the retina Call your ophthalmologist immediately if you have any of the following symptoms after surgery:... More
