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post op cataract complication

post op cataract complication

i was operated for cataract on right eye one week ago. iol for far vision was implanted. now i have become myopic.can anybody tell me why. my doc sata it will go off with in few weeks.
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Temporary myopia in the immediate post op period can be due to steepening of the cornea due to swelling (edema) or if stitches are used due to too tight closure.

JCH MD
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