Is the result of cataract surgery permanent? Can cataracts grow back after surgery?
A cataract once removed, cannot grow back. However, during cataract surgery the “posterior capsule”, a very thin, clear membrane that wraps around the backside of the cataract is left intact, and eventually this becomes cloudy. This so called “after cataract” can be treated with a YAG laser. This is a painless office procedure, which restores vision in a matter of minutes to patients with “after cataracts”.
