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n a very small number of cases, follow up surgery may be required to fine-tune the procedure.


This may mean repositioning the lens...

... or adding a suture to the incision to insure proper healing.

The second potential complication is an increase in pressure within the eye .

A mild rise in pressure is treated with observation, more rises in pressure may lead the doctor to take steps to reduce pressure. Left untreated, this increase in pressure could lead to loss in vision.

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During healing, the capsule that contains the lens can thicken and become slightly cloudy. The change is usually minor and in many cases can be corrected with a simple procedure.


Finally, in extremely rare cases, patients can suffer double vision, cornea problems, severe bleeding or loss of vision.


Because most procedures do not require stitches, you'll be instructed not to rub or touch the eye. At home, you'll be responsible for keeping the eye elevated in order to help the healing process. Sleep with your head elevated by two pillows, don't lie flat, strain, or engage in any vigorous physical exercise. These can all raise pressure inside the eye and put stress on the incision.


You'll probably experience some pain or inflammation during recovery and your doctor will probably prescribe a mild pain killer and eye drops.

Your doctor may advise you to be on the alert for other symptoms as well. If you experience any unusual symptoms, report them to your doctor right away.

You'll be able to help your body's healing process by carefully following your physician's advice.

Before you leave, you'll be given discharge guidelines which may include diet, medication, work and other activity restrictions.
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You'll also make at least one follow-up appointment so that the doctor will be able to check the healing of the incision and/or to remove sutures.
You'll also make at least one follow-up appointment so that the doctor will be able to check the healing of the incision and/or to remove sutures.

This program has been designed to help you to understand a surgical procedure and to empower you to be an active participant in your own care. We hope that you take the time to discuss alternative treatments with your doctor and that you learn as much as you can about your own particular medical situation.

We also want to make sure that you understand all the risks of surgery and potential complications which can follow - no matter how unlikely they may be.

It's important that you understand exactly what the procedure entails - including the risks, benefits and alternative treatments - before you decide to proceed.

Always remember that the final decision to go ahead or not is up to you.

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