What are the complications of cataract surgery?

Doctor's Answers 1

Photo of Dr Harold Choi
Dr Harold Choi

Ophthalmologist

I think the most serious complication is an infection. Thankfully it's very rare.

The other complication will be manageable like high eye pressure, retina swelling, or detachment.

I think most doctors will be on the lookout after surgery.

Thankfully not all these are common. I think the most common complications from any surgery in the eye, like dry eyes. So the eyes will be dry six months, some residual or short-sightedness.

You cannot expect 0 degrees after cataract surgery; there is bound to have a bit of degree of shortsightedness, maybe 50 or 75. That is the most common so-called 'complication'.

Similar Questions

What are the risks of going abroad for cataract surgery?

You have to look at two things. The most important thing when it comes to the happiness and success of the patient is, The surgeon and The equipment. So of course whether it’s cataract surgery, heart surgery or hip surgery, it is probably dollar for dollar whether you do these things in Malaysia or Singapore. The most important is that you get the doctors qualifications and the equipment.

Photo of Dr Natasha Lim

Answered By

Dr Natasha Lim

Ophthalmologist

What do I need to consider when it comes to Lasik and Cataract Surgery?

Novena Bladeless Cataract Surgery & Eye Specialist Centre offers these services: iLASIK Implantable contact lens Phacoemulsification Cataract surgery Bladeless laser cataract surgery Floaters laser treatment Screening is important for these conditions: Glaucoma Cornea Disease Macular Degeneration Diabetic Eye Retina Disease Childhood Myopia Specific Treatments to Consider: iDesign Lasik Presbyopia Correction 100% Bladeless Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery; Computer-Guided Intraocular Lens Implants Some notes on Refractive Error Myopia Hyperopi...

Photo of Dr Natasha Lim

Answered By

Dr Natasha Lim

Ophthalmologist

Ask any health question for free

I’m not so sure about a procedure...

Ask Icon Ask a Question

Join Human

Sign up now for a free Human account to get answers from specialists in Singapore.

Sign Up

Get The Pill

Be healthier with our Bite-sized health news straight in your inbox