One of the things we get asked often by patients that are considering Refractive Lense Exchange is whether or not there are any risks and complications. Since it’s a similar procedure to cataract surgery, the risks and complications aren’t much different, including: Eye infection Bleeding in the eye Increased eye pressure Retinal detachment Dislocated intraocular lens Glares and halos in the field of visionBlurred vision Droopy eyelids Glaucoma The good news is Refractive Lense Exchange surgery comes with a high success rate, especially with the technology we have today. Complications are rare and can generally be treated with additional surgery or medication.