Cataract Surgery Complications: An Overview
Cataract surgery is a usually a safe and effective procedure. Unlike cataract surgery of a few decades ago, there is no need for prolonged bed rest and hospitalization. However, as with all surgical procedures, there are some possible cataract surgery complications that can develop.
Cataract surgery complications that can occur with this procedure are classified as minor or major.
Minor Cataract Surgery Complications
In most cases, minor complications of cataract surgery are temporary and are often easily treated by your healthcare providers with medication, extra visits, or additional surgery.
Possible minor cataract surgery complications include, but are not limited to:
- Increased pressure within the eye
- Double vision
- Droopy eyelid
- Wound leaks
- Clouding behind the lens capsule (also known as a secondary cataract)
- Equipment failure.