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By Daniel77 | May 18, 2009

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Secondary cataract

I have had 2 YAG lasers but still have cloudiens. The cotor said that I might have to have the capsular bag removed and the new lens plasced in the Iris. What are the risks of that surgery? I also have a history of retinal detachment

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Ray T Oyakawa, MD

May 18, 2009

To: Daniel77

Get a second opinion. Something does not sound right. Find an ophthalmologist on AAO.org.

Dr. O.

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