When Can Revision Cataract Surgery Be Done After A Cataract Surgery?

Posted on Wed, 11 Jul 2018

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Question : there is a limited window of opportunity for a cataract revision surgery after the first cataract removal.
generally speaking, how long is that window of time open
i do realize there is individuality of patients. . .
GENERALLY speaking how long is that time for revision before
it cannot be done

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Revision surgery can be done at any point

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

There is no window period during which the revision surgery need to be done. You can get it done at any point. However, if you can get it done earlier, then the problems associated with vision issues can be avoided soon.

Moreover, visual problems following cataract surgery may not always need a revision surgery itself. It can be treated by other procedures like Laser therapy (LASIK) or even by using eye glasses alone.

You do not have to worry at this point and follow up with the appointment at UCLA as scheduled.

Hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (21 minutes later)

why thank you so much dr.
i'll worry FAR LESS now.
[worry generally!]

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

You don't worry about the cataract issue. You can relax.

Wishing you good health.

Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad