Cataract Surgery Complications: Vitreo-Retina Perspectives

Abstract

Cataract surgery is one of the most common and successful intraocular surgeries performed worldwide. However, sight-threatening complications that involve the posterior segment can occur. The incidence of such complications is relatively low, but it is important to recognize these complications early and treat them appropriately. In this chapter, we will address some of the important posterior segment complications of cataract surgery such as intraoperative complications (e.g., vitreous loss, retained lens matter, and suprachoroidal hemorrhage) and short- and long-term postoperative complications (e.g., postoperative endophthalmitis, rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, cystoid macular edema and progression of preexisting diabetic retinopathy, and/or diabetic macular edema).