What are some of the things that post cataracts patient should look out for in t!
Question:
What are some of the things that post cataracts patient should look out for in the long run?
Answers:
Well in the short term straight after surgery be on the lookout for signs of post-surgery infection, such as redness, soreness, photophobia, discharge.
In the long-term there don't tend to be many complications- you'll need to see your Optician about 6 weeks after your surgery for new specs. Other than that, the most common problem is something called 'subcapslular thickening', which is when the clear 'sac' that is left by the surgeon when they remove your catarct (and inserts your new plastic lens), becomes thick and cloudy. It usually comes on about 6 months - 2 years post surgery. It will feel as if your cataract has come back, but is easily rectified by zapping the membrane painlessly with a laser, which takes about 5mins.
Normally cataract surgery is very safe, with few long term problems. Have a good chat with your surgeon about any worries you have.