Unit 6: Differential Diagnosis of Blurred Vision

Cataract is treated by surgical removal of the lens and insertion of an artificial intraocular lens (IOL).

Benefits

• Low risk surgery
• Quick
• Cost effective

Risks

• Complications occur in a small minority: rupture of the posterior lens capsule is an important complication
• Serious complications are rare, approximately 1 in 500:
• Endophthalmitis (severe intraocular infection)
• Suprachoroidal haemorrhage (severe intraocular haemorrhage)