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Is Cataract Surgery Dangerous When Having Retinal Tears?

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Posted on Wed, 25 Mar 2015
Question: I have had three horse shoe tears in my retina..I now have a cataract..is it dangerous for me ..I am a minus 10 in my right eye thanks
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Answered by Dr. N K Mishra (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Retinal tear

Detailed Answer:
My Dear,
retinal tear with cataract is always a difficult situation. Any complication can always lead
to retinal detachment. You have to take all precautions which you have to have with high myopia.The doctor has to decide about the time of surgery and take due precautions
Please do get back to me in case of any further query in this regard
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Is Cataract Surgery Dangerous When Having Retinal Tears?

Brief Answer: Retinal tear Detailed Answer: My Dear, retinal tear with cataract is always a difficult situation. Any complication can always lead to retinal detachment. You have to take all precautions which you have to have with high myopia.The doctor has to decide about the time of surgery and take due precautions Please do get back to me in case of any further query in this regard