Cataract Removal
Alternate Names : Cataract Extraction, Cataract Surgery
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Cataract Removal: Risks
Complications of cataract surgery are not common, and serious complications are rare. Most patients have better vision after cataract surgery.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: Will a laser be used to remove my cataract?
A: No. Lasers are not used to remove cataracts, though they likely will be in the future. Several months after the surgery, a laser can be used to break apart remaining old lens fragments sitting behind the new artificial lens, if necessary.
Q: Will it harm my eye to wait to remove the cataract?
A: No. Cataracts do not harm the eye. You should have your cataract removed when it is convenient for you and only if you are unhappy with your vision.
Q: If I have a cataract in each eye, can I have them both done at the same time?
A: No. Usually one eye is allowed to heal before the operation is repeated on the other eye. Most surgeons recommend waiting 1 to 2 months between procedures.
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