Can cataracts grow back after surgery?
No. A cataract, once removed, can not grow back. However, during cataract surgery the “posterior capsule”, a very thin, clear membrane that wraps around the back side of the cataract, is left intact, and eventually this becomes cloudy. This so called “secondary cataract” can be treated with a YAG laser. This is a painless office procedure that restores vision in a matter of minutes to patients with “secondary cataracts.
No. A cataract, once removed, can not grow back. However, during cataract surgery the “posterior capsule”, a very thin, clear membrane that wraps around the back side of the cataract, is left intact, and eventually this becomes cloudy. This so called “secondary cataract” can be treated with a YAG laser.
