CRYSTAL LENS

What are the chances that something could go wrong with the surgery? What would they be?

The contemporary treatment for cataracts is to remove the crystalline lens and replace it with an artificial lens. The Crystalens represents the state-of-the-art in artificial lens design and is the result of over 50 years' evolution in the treatment of cataracts. The medical procedure to implant the Crystalens is the same safe, proven cataract surgery performed annually on over 7 million eyes globally. Over 40 million procedures have been done in the last 25 years. But because it is surgery, it is not completely risk-free. Complications of cataract surgery range from minor, usually temporary side effects, to sight-threatening complications. Fortunately, significant sight-threatening complications are extremely rare, and include, but are not limited to infection, hemorrhage, and retinal detachment. People with existing medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic inflammatory conditions and chronic infections are at a higher risk of developing complications. Current data indicate that 98% of people have no complications after cataract surgery and more than 95% have improved vision. Our doctors will perform a thorough examination and fully inform you of any increased risk of a complication.

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