Under the care of an experienced surgeon, there is usually nothing to worry about. During this follow-up period, the surgeon and optometrist work closely to monitor vision and the healing process. The commitment of these two eye doctors working together provides the patient with the best care. After-surgery clouding In about a third of cataract surgery cases, the clear capsule that holds the new plastic lens becomes cloudy or frosted over. Again, vision is reduced.
Some people think their cataract has returned, but it can be easily treated with the laser.
In a short office visit, the beam of laser light is used to make a small opening in the back of the cloudy capsule to restore clear vision.