What complications can occur after cataract surgery?
Some of the more serious complications that may affect your vision in 2% of cases are: infection, bleeding, swelling of the cornea or retina, detachment of the retina., loss or decrease in vision Call your ophthalmologist immediately if you have any of the following symptoms after surgery: pain not relieved by non-prescription pain medication, loss or decrease in vision, redness in or around the eye, nausea, vomiting or excessive coughing, injury to the eye Fortunately, with modern technology and excellent surgeon skills, 98% of cataract surgery cases are uncomplicated and result in improved vision.
