Cataract surgery is one of the most common eye surgeries performed. It is almost painless and takes very less time. The surgical procedure requires two types of anesthetic- eye drop which causes eye numbness or an eye injection administered near the eye. The surgeon measures the length of the patient’s eye and the cornea to know about the power of lens implant. This step is important for successfully performing the cataract surgery.
Over 90% of patients gain a complete vision after undergoing cataract operation. However, some complications may develop in rare cases. These complications can range from infection, double vision, bleeding and vision loss. If any of these complications arise, you should immediately consult your surgeon as it may result in a severe condition.
Cataract Eye Surgery: Complications
- Infection of the Eyes: In rare cases, infections may happen post-surgery. Usually, it is uncommon but can have serious consequences. The affected eye may ache and appear red. Also, a loss in the vision may be observed.
- Uveitis: It is an eye inflammation. The eye may turn red and painful. This condition can be treated by administering drops.
- Cystoid Macular Edema: Sometimes the central vision may get blurred due to accumulation of fluid in the retina. If you use eye drops on a regular basis, then this eye condition may get resolved on its own in few weeks.
- Lens Dislocation: Dislocation of the implanted lenses from its original place may cause distortion in the vision. To treat this, further surgery may be recommended to relocate the displaced lens.
- Retinal Detachment: The retina may may sometimes shift away from the inner wall of the eye. You should immediately report to your surgeon, if you notice flashing lights or floaters in your field of vision.
