Cataract removal

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Eye

Slit-lamp exam

Cataract - close-up of the eye

Cataract

Cataract surgery - series

Overview

Recovery

Risks

Cataract removal

Alternative Names:

Cataract extraction; Cataract surgery

Expectations after surgery:

The outcome of cataract surgery is usually excellent. The operation has low risk, the pain is minimal and recovery time is short. Improvement in sight occurs in most cases. Ninety-five percent or more of all cataract surgeries result in improved vision.

Convalescence:

Because this operation is usually performed on an outpatient basis, the patient returns home the same day. Expect complete healing in about 10 weeks.

Review Date: 7/24/2004
Reviewed By: Edward B. Feinberg, MD, MPH, Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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