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Is cataract surgery permanent?

April 26, 2017cataract PERMANENT surgery

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Is cataract surgery permanent?

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Cataract surgery is permanent and can only be done once. In about 5% of patients, some scarring of the structural support for the implant occurs, which results in glare and blurring of vision. This can be treated by laser as an outpatient procedure.