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How successful is cataract/lens surgery?
In my hands, cataract and refractive lens surgery has a success
rate of more than 99%. Serious complications from cataract
surgery are possible, but are exceedingly rare - typically less
than 1 percent. One of the most terrible complications is an
infection after the surgery, occurring in about 0.1% of patients.
I am very vigilant about infections and I'll have you use special
antibiotic eye drops before and after your surgery. In addition,
everything is fully sterilized for your protection, and absolutely
no expense is spared. Prior to surgery, we'll talk and I'll give
you an 'informed consent' that lists everything in detail. This
booklet is not intended to replace the 'informed consent', which
is a more complete explanation of the risks, benefits,
alternatives, and indications for the surgery. Each person's
surgery is different and the results are individual and may vary. Remember, that this is a real surgery on your eyes, and your
success depends directly on your surgeon's skills.
I will perform your surgery the same way that I would perform
it on my own family members. Your eyes are your most
precious sense, and I treat them as such. Many physicians,
surgeons, eye doctors, nurses, and their families have chosen
me as their surgeon for this reason. I have been fortunate
enough to be chosen to perform surgery on the family
members of other eye doctors, including Dr. Maloney's father.
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