Are stitches (sutures) required for cataract surgery?
One of the most exciting advances in cataract surgery is the ability to remove the cataract and implant an intraocular lens through a small incision. New techniques for making incisions have, in many instances, eliminated the need for sutures following cataract surgery. For some individuals, this type of incision is preferable. However, for other individuals, other types of incisions, ones that require sutures, will provide a better result for them. We, therefore, select the type of incision that is best suited for each patient’s condition. What Is A Secondary Cataract? Following cataract surgery, we deliberately leave the back membrane of the lens in place to support the intraocular lens and protect against complications. In over 50% of eyes, this membrane eventually becomes cloudy. This cloudiness usually develops 1-5 years after surgery. This clouding of the membrane is called a “secondary cataract.” The symptoms of this are often similar to those that occurred with the original cat
