Cataract surgery is one of the most successful surgeries. But like any other surgery, problems may develop occasionally. If any of these complications occur, you should contact your surgeon immediately.
Infection following cataract surgery is very uncommon but can be serious.
There may be decrease in vision and the eye may become red and painful. This is an emergency, and you must contact your ophthalmologist immediately. The eye may become red and aching. This can be treated with drops. An accumulation of fluid in the retina may occur causing blurring of the central vision - this is known as cystoid macular edema.