Limitations of cataract surgery

meLoncoLLie · 18 Sep 2005, 6:45 PM

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+Po1ntDeXt3r+ · 18 Sep 2005, 8:30 PM

cant be done with an active infection in the eye.. only thing i can think of ..

oh and its an operation.. which can lead to infection.. if u didnt need to cut it open it would be even better..

Sepulchres · 18 Sep 2005, 11:12 PM

Possible side effects and complications of cataract surgery today, compared with that in the past-

Problems after surgery: Problems are rare, but they can occur. These can include infection, bleeding, inflammation (i.e., pain, redness, and swelling), vision loss, corneal swelling, an itchy or sticky eye and blurry vision for a few days after the operation, aching of the eye, which generally settles down within 10-14 days, bruising of the eyelid or eye, which will heal in the normal way, and retinal detachment. With prompt medical attention, these problems can usually be treated successfully.

The most common possible complication of phacoemulsification is clouding of the lens casing that is left in the eye to support the implant. This is called "posterior capsular opacification" and begins gradually, about two years after the operation, and results in reduced vision similar to a cataract. A relatively simple laser treatment can be used to correct it.

After cataract surgery 85 per cent of people have vision good enough to drive a car. Complications are rare, but as with any surgery, a perfect result cannot be guaranteed.

meLoncoLLie · 24 Sep 2005, 5:38 PM

Thanks you guys rock!

madd812 · 6 Aug 2008, 2:05 PM

helped me too! =]

18 Sep 2005, 6:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
meLoncoLLie adores corgis HSC: 2005 Gender: Female Location: Plane of Bliss Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,046 Last Activity: 20 Mar 2008, 4:28 PM	Limitations of cataract surgery You can hide this advertisement by registering. ^ Can anyone think of any?

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Sepulchres t3h sultan HSC: 2005 Gender: Male Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 463 Last Activity: 8 Sep 2008, 3:22 AM	Possible side effects and complications of cataract surgery today, compared with that in the past- Problems after surgery: Problems are rare, but they can occur. These can include infection, bleeding, inflammation (i.e., pain, redness, and swelling), vision loss, corneal swelling, an itchy or sticky eye and blurry vision for a few days after the operation, aching of the eye, which generally settles down within 10-14 days, bruising of the eyelid or eye, which will heal in the normal way, and retinal detachment. With prompt medical attention, these problems can usually be treated successfully. The most common possible complication of phacoemulsification is clouding of the lens casing that is left in the eye to support the implant. This is called "posterior capsular opacification" and begins gradually, about two years after the operation, and results in reduced vision similar to a cataract. A relatively simple laser treatment can be used to correct it. After cataract surgery 85 per cent of people have vision good enough to drive a car. Complications are rare, but as with any surgery, a perfect result cannot be guaranteed. __________________ The dogs of war don't negotiate The dogs of war won't capitulate, They will take and you will give, And you must die so that they may live You can knock at any door, But wherever you go, you know they've been there before Well winners can lose and things can get strained But whatever you change, you know the dogs remain.

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madd812 New Member HSC: 2008 Gender: Female Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 Last Activity: 6 Aug 2008, 2:05 PM	Re: Limitations of cataract surgery helped me too! =]

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24 Sep 2005, 5:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
meLoncoLLie adores corgis HSC: 2005 Gender: Female Location: Plane of Bliss Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,046 Last Activity: 20 Mar 2008, 4:28 PM	Thanks you guys rock!