What are the cataract surgery risks?
Cataract surgery risks are few but should be considered by any patient considering cataract treatment. The most common cataract surgery complication is a clouding effect on the back of the lens covering. Corneal swelling, or edema, is a natural response to cataract surgery; it improves on its own or may sometimes require drops. The risk of infection or hemorrhage is low. A new astigmatism, retinal detachment, and glaucoma are rare complications, but they are cataract surgery risks that should be considered.
