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cataract symptoms cataract picture cataract treatment cataract surgery complications cataract cure	Cataract Surgery Complications Serious cataract surgery complications are rare and in the vast majority of cases (approximately 95%) surgery is uncomplicated. Cataract surgery is a very common operation and recovery is usually rapid with very little pain. Problems sometimes do occur and in a small percentage of patients, there are cataract surgery complications the main ones being as follows: Infection or inflammation following surgery. This is very uncommon but can be serious. An accumulation of fluid in the retina can cause blurring of the central vision. This can occur but usually resolves itself within a couple of weeks using drops. The implanted lens may move from its position causing distorted vision. If this happens, further surgery may be needed to reposition the displaced lens. The retina may become separate from the inner wall of the eye. This is referred to as a retinal detachment and may require further surgery. Thickening of the membrane behind the new lens can occur in the months following surgery. This is referred to as capsular opacity. In this case, although the vision becomes blurred it can be treated with laser. In the event that stitches have been used, which is now rare, there is a very small risk of the thread breaking which makes the eye red and sore. Before cataract surgery, ophthalmologists usually discuss the risks, benefits and alternatives of the surgery. If unexpected events occur at the time of surgery, or develop after the surgery, the ophthalmologic surgeon will discuss the particular implications and help formulate a specific treatment plan.

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