Are there Any Risks or Complications with Cataract Eye Surgery?
Cataract surgery is a highly successful procedure all over the world. More than 99% of cataract surgeries improve vision, but a small number of patients may experience some problems, some severe enough to limit vision. As with any surgery, results can never be guaranteed. There is always a possibility of complications due to drug reactions, or other factors that may involve other parts of your body. But serious complications are extremely rare, and occur in less than half of one percent (0.5%) of cases. The most serious complications are: • Infection: One in 1,000 to 2,000 cases. (may require further surgery) • Loss of the cataract into the back of the eye: One in 1,000 cases. (May require further surgery) • Serious inflammation inside the eye: One in 200 to 300 cases. • Retinal detachment: One in 200 to 400 cases (may require further surgery). • Retinal or persistent corneal swelling: One in 200 cases. • Blindness (very very very rare). • Loss of the eye (extremely rare). Another cons
