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Cataract surgery after torn retina

Cataract surgery after torn retina

I am getting ready to have cataract surgery and had the buckle surgery 3 years ago. Can anyone tell me what to expect? I am getting nervous because my retina specialists told me there was a bigger risk of my retina detaching if I had the cataract surgery. What will my restrictions be, how much time off from work will I need to take? I work from home, but I take care of kids, so last time I had to take an entire week off. Thanks for any info!

Christina
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Everyone that has cataract surgery is at increased risk of RD. Becuase you have a buckle and have had the holes/tears sealed your eye is likely less at risk for RD than had you not had the surgery. Another problem is IOL power after a buckle. It takes special care on measurements and is not as accurate as non buckled eye.

Discuss at length with your retina specialist. Your other unoperated eye will likely have the larger risk of RD should it need cataract surgery.

JCH MD
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