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How common is a secondary cataract?
A secondary cataract, also known posterior capsule opacifcation, is the most common complication after cataract surgery. It happens in 3-50\% of cases five years after cataract surgery, and is a result of the migration and proliferation of the epithelial cells that lead to reduced visual acuity.
Can you have cataract surgery more than once on the same eye?
Once a cataract is taken out of your eye, you cannot get one in the same eye again. The first thing to know is that when cataract surgery is done, most people will also receive a replacement lens implant in their eye. This new lens is placed into the natural capsule of the eye that was originally holding the cataract.
What causes recurrent cataracts?
Cataract development is generally associated with natural aging, but this eye disease can be caused by a number of factors, including hypertension, diabetes, previous eye injuries, family history, and exposure to UV radiation. As we age, our chances of developing cataracts increase drastically.
How do I know if I need YAG surgery?
Indications. The most common reason for performing an Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy is when significant fibrosis, wrinkling, or opacification of the posterior capsule occurs. When PCO causes decreased vision, glare, or difficulties with visual function, a laser capsulotomy is indicated.
Can a cataract surgery be redone?
Cataract surgery cannot be reversed, since the cloudy natural lens of the eye is removed during a cataract procedure and cannot be put back in.
What is a double cataract?
Secondary cataract or after-cataract is an opacification of the posterior capsule of the lens that may appear after a few months or years of having undergone a cataract extraction. This prevents the passage of light to the retina and leads to loss of vision.
How fast do cataracts grow?
Most age-related cataracts can progress gradually over a period of years. It is not possible to predict exactly how fast cataracts will develop in any given person. Some cataracts, especially in younger people and people with diabetes, may progress rapidly over a short time.
Can YAG laser be repeated?
With a YAG laser capsulotomy, you can be you again!