How likely am I to suffer cataract surgery complications?

Written by: Ms Shohista Saidkasimova
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Edited by: Conor Lynch

In one of our latest articles here, highly experienced, skilled, and trusted consultant ophthalmologist, Ms Shohista Saidkasimova, details how cataract surgery is performed, reveals what the most common reported complications are, and tells us what the chances of suffering cataract surgery complications are.

How is cataract surgery performed?

It is performed under topical anaesthetic as a day-case procedure. On average, it takes between 10 to 15 minutes to perform. The surgery is performed using a high-frequency ultrasound. The damage to the surrounding tissue is minimal.

 

What are the main reported complications?

During the procedure, it is possible to injure the bag where the lens sits. This is one of the most common complications. Other common complications include the following:

 

  • infection
  • pain
  • blurred vision
  • suprachoroidal haemorrhage
  • unexpected refractive error
  • instability of the lens in the bag
  • inflammation
  • raised eye pressure

 

How likely am I to suffer cataract surgery complications?

Overall, cataract surgery is a fairly safe procedure. Over 95 per cent of patients who undergo the surgery will notice improved vision after the surgery has been performed on them.

 

What factors might influence my chances of suffering cataract surgery complications?

This is mainly related to pre-existing history. There are certain conditions that may increase the instability of the lens, such as previous trauma, previous scar formation around the lens, previous retinal surgery, and very high short-sightedness. Having said that though, as previously mentioned, the risk factors are quite low.

 

Ms Shohista Saidkasimova is a highly respected consultant ophthalmologist. If you are considering undergoing cataract surgery in the near future, make sure you book an appointment with her today by visiting her Top Doctors profile.

By Ms Shohista Saidkasimova
Ophthalmology

Ms Shohista Saidkasimova is a highly skilled and experienced consultant ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon. She specialises in cataract surgery, including multifocal intraocular lens implantation, correction of myopia, and vitreoretinal surgery, including macular hole, epiretinal membrane, floaters, vitreous haemorrhage, diabetic retinopathy, and eye injuries

Ms Saidkasimova completed basic surgical and higher specialist training in ophthalmology in 2008. She became a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2009, and completed a vitreoretinal fellowship and a medical retina advanced subspecialty training opportunity (ASTO) at the Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology in Glasgow. In 2009, Ms Saidkasimova also undertook a further advanced vitreoretinal fellowship at the renowned St Thomas' Hospital, London. 

She has over ten years of experience working as a consultant ophthalmologist achieving excellent outcomes for patients in the NHS and also sees patients privately face-to-face or via e-Consultation. Ms Saidkasimova fully understands patients’ anxiety prior to surgery and ensures she takes the time to get to know her patients and discusses the risks, benefits, and expected recovery time of any surgery required. Her empathetic and holistic approach helps to put patients’ minds at ease.  

Ms Saidkasimova is actively involved in the training of the new generation of ophthalmologists and is a training lead for the British and Eire Vitreoretinal Society, as well as an examiner for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. She has wide-ranging academic interests relating to ophthalmology, having published widely in peer-reviewed journals on topics related to her specialties, as well as giving talks on historical and influential figures in medical history, such as Avicenna.

Additionally, Ms Saidkasimova has dedicated her free time to a number of charitable projects in Jerusalem, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, and at the Turkish-Syrian border. 

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