{"id":3550,"date":"2026-02-14T21:19:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T13:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/?p=3550"},"modified":"2026-02-17T06:47:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:47:25","slug":"cataract-surgery-safety-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/zh\/blog\/cataract-surgery-safety-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"\u767d\u5185\u969c\u624b\u672f\u5b89\u5168\uff1a\u4e86\u89e3\u98ce\u9669\u3001\u6210\u529f\u7387\u548c\u73b0\u4ee3\u6280\u672f"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3550\" class=\"elementor elementor-3550\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-61c8677a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"61c8677a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-804c9ed\" data-id=\"804c9ed\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21cbbbe5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21cbbbe5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"background-color: #f6f9fc; border-left: 5px solid #005b96; padding: 15px 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-radius: 4px; font-family: sans-serif;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center;\"><span style=\"color: #005b96; font-size: 20px; margin-right: 10px;\">\u2713<\/span>\n<div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #555; font-weight: 600;\">Medically Reviewed<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 3px 0 0 0; font-size: 15px; color: #333;\">By <strong><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #005b96;\" href=\"https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/about\/#dr-christopher-khng\">Dr Christopher Khng<\/a><\/strong>, Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 2px 0 0 0; font-size: 13px; color: #777;\">Last Updated: February 14, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><b>Quick Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s completely natural to feel anxious about eye surgery. For many people, the idea of someone operating on their eyes feels more intimidating than the cataract itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/\">EyeWise Vision Clinic<\/a>, we believe reassurance should come from understanding. Rather than simply telling you that <a href=\"https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/cataract-surgery\/\">cataract surgery<\/a> is safe, we want to explain exactly how modern techniques and protocols protect you at every step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a clear summary of cataract surgery safety in 2026:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Is cataract surgery safe?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes. It is one of the most frequently performed and successful surgical procedures worldwide.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Success rates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In Singapore, the success rate for routine cataract surgery is exceptionally high, over 98% to 99%.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Will I be awake?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, but you will not feel pain. We use effective numbing drops and mild sedation to keep you comfortable and relaxed. No general anaesthesia means a smoother <a href=\"https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-cataract-surgery-recovery\/\">recovery<\/a>.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The incision:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We perform micro-incision cataract surgery. The opening is under 2.2mm and self-sealing, so stitches are not required.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recovery:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most patients resume light activities such as watching television or using their phone the next day.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The surgeon:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dr Christopher Khng specialises in <a href=\"https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/blog\/understanding-complex-cataract-surgical-problems\/\">complex case stabilisation<\/a>. Even in cases involving dense (\u201chard\u201d) cataracts or fragile eye structures, he has the expertise and tools to manage them safely.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Modern Cataract Surgery Technology: A Significant Advancement<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your parents or grandparents underwent cataract surgery decades ago, they may remember hospital stays, sutures, and thick corrective glasses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, cataract surgery is vastly different.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2026, the procedure is designed not only to remove the cloudy lens but also to preserve and protect the delicate structures of the eye. The objective is not simply to prevent vision loss, but to restore visual clarity and quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you choose conventional surgery or <a href=\"https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/blog\/evolution-of-cataract-removal-surgery-techniques\/\">femtosecond laser cataract surgery,<\/a> the emphasis remains on precision, stability, and gentle tissue handling.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\"><a style=\"background-color: #1b1d45; color: #ffffff; padding: 15px 32px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/contact\/\"> Book Your Cataract Consultation \u279c <\/a><\/div>\n<h2><b>How We Maintain Safety: The EyeWise Protocol<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may wonder what specifically reduces complications. Safety is not a single step, it is a system of techniques and safeguards used throughout the procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Micro-Incision Surgery<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historically, larger incisions required stitches, which increased the risk of infection and induced astigmatism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, we created a micro-incision smaller than 2.2mm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why this improves safety:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The incision is so small that natural eye pressure seals it without sutures. This promotes faster healing and significantly reduces infection risk, as there are no stitches to trap bacteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3552 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cataract-Surgery-Safety-Risks-Success-Rates-Technology-Eyewise-Clinic.webp\" alt=\"Eye Specialist performing pre-operative vision assessment to ensure cataract surgery safety at EyeWise Clinic\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cataract-Surgery-Safety-Risks-Success-Rates-Technology-Eyewise-Clinic.webp 1000w, https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cataract-Surgery-Safety-Risks-Success-Rates-Technology-Eyewise-Clinic-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cataract-Surgery-Safety-Risks-Success-Rates-Technology-Eyewise-Clinic-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b><br \/>Endothelial Cell Protection<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, relies on a delicate inner layer of cells called the endothelium to remain clear. These cells do not regenerate if damaged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Our protective step:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Before removing the cataract, we apply a specialised viscoelastic gel. This acts as a protective cushion, shielding the cornea from ultrasonic energy used during surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Control<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluid circulates within the eye during surgery to maintain its shape. In older systems, pressure fluctuations could stress the optic nerve particularly in patients with <a href=\"https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/glaucoma-screening-surgery\/\">glaucoma<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Modern advancement:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Contemporary surgical platforms continuously monitor and automatically adjust intraocular pressure. This maintains stable IOP control throughout the procedure, improving comfort and safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Complex Case Stabilisation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all cataracts are straightforward. Some are dense and require more energy to remove. Others may have weakened supporting fibres (zonules).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr Khng\u2019s experience as a Senior Consultant is especially valuable in such situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Safety measures include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capsular Tension Rings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capsular hooks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialised stabilisation techniques<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These tools act as structural support within the eye, ensuring stability even in complex cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For selected patients, we offer computer-guided femtosecond laser assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Advantages include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bladeless incision creation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-softening of the cataract<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the laser reduces the ultrasound energy required during removal, it can be gentler on the eye and may support smoother recovery in appropriate cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Risks of Cataract Surgery<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No surgical procedure carries zero risk. However, cataract surgery is considered extremely safe, and serious <a href=\"https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/blog\/post-cataract-surgery-complications-and-how-to-manage-them\/\">complications<\/a> occur in less than 1% of cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding potential risks helps patients feel informed rather than uncertain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Common and Temporary Effects<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are generally mild and resolve during healing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dryness or scratchiness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a few weeks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/blog\/cataracts-and-light-sensitivity-eye-glare-and-discomfort\/\"><b>Halos or glare<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while your brain adapts to the new lens<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/blog\/vitreous-floaters-101-causes-risks-treatment\/\"><b>Floaters<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which may have been present before but are now more noticeable<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Rare Complications<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Infection (Endophthalmitis):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Occurs in fewer than 1 in 10,000 cases. Strict sterile protocols and antibiotic protection are used to minimise this risk.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lens displacement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Very uncommon. With specialised training in complex cases, Dr Khng is equipped to manage this if necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>PCO Management (\u201cSecondary Cataract\u201d)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common late issue is <a href=\"https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/blog\/what-causes-cloudy-vision-after-cataract-surgery\/\">Posterior Capsule Opacification<\/a> (PCO), sometimes referred to as a \u201csecondary cataract.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Months or years after surgery, the thin membrane holding the <a href=\"https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/blog\/your-options-for-intraocular-lenses-iols-an-overview\/\">lens implant<\/a> may become cloudy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Treatment:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A <a href=\"https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/blog\/yag-laser-capsulotomy-procedure-after-cataract-surgery\/\">YAG laser procedure<\/a> performed in the clinic. It takes approximately five minutes, is painless, and restores clarity almost immediately. It does not involve re-entering the eye surgically.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Success Rate Data<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When evaluating safety, data is reassuring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to major institutions such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nuh.com.sg\/\">NUH<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snec.com.sg\/our-specialties\/clinical-interests\/cataract-comprehensive\/audit-and-research\">SNEC<\/a>, more than 99% of healthy eyes achieve functional vision of 6\/12 or better after surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, clinical statistics are only part of the story.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">True success also means:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading comfortably<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving confidently at night<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigating stairs safely<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regaining independence in daily life<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is the outcome we focus on.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\"><a style=\"background-color: #1b1d45; color: #ffffff; padding: 15px 32px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/eyewisevision.com.sg\/contact\/\"> Book Your Cataract Consultation \u279c <\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-43af1c8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"43af1c8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c5b0ae0\" data-id=\"c5b0ae0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6263aac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6263aac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"font-weight:normal\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-bf93eff8-7fff-5223-feb4-b929b97b26b3\"><span style=\"font-size: 17pt;font-family: Arial, sans-serif;background-color: transparent;font-weight: 700;vertical-align: baseline\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f71349f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f71349f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9595d7c\" data-id=\"9595d7c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a950da8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"a950da8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1771\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1771\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-square-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What percentage of cataract surgeries have complications?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1771\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1771\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious complications are extremely rare, affecting fewer than 0.1% to 1% of patients. In Singapore, data shows that over 98\u201399% of routine cataract surgeries are successful, restoring vision without significant issues.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1772\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1772\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-square-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is the most feared complication of cataract surgery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1772\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1772\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most feared complication is a severe eye infection called Endophthalmitis, which can threaten vision. However, this is exceptionally rare (less than 1 in 10,000 cases). We use strict sterile protocols and powerful antibiotics to keep this risk near zero.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1773\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1773\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-square-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is cataract surgery considered high risk?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1773\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1773\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. It is considered one of the safest and most effective surgeries in modern medicine. While no surgery is 100% risk-free, the use of local anaesthesia and micro-incision technology makes it a low-risk procedure for the vast majority of patients.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1774\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1774\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-square-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">When should cataract surgery be avoided?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1774\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1774\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery should be avoided if you have an active eye infection or if you have another eye disease (like advanced macular degeneration) where removing the cataract would not improve your vision. We only recommend surgery if it will truly benefit you.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1775\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1775\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-square-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I live with cataracts without surgery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1775\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1775\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, in the early stages. If your vision is still good enough for your daily life and you can pass a driving test, you do not need surgery yet. However, you should have regular check-ups to ensure the cataract doesn&#8217;t cause other issues like high eye pressure.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1776\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1776\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-square-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is it better to delay cataract surgery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1776\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1776\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not necessarily. The old advice to wait for a cataract to &#8220;ripen&#8221; is outdated. Delaying too long can make the lens very hard and dense, which makes the surgery more complex and increases the recovery time. It is safest to operate when your vision first starts to impact your lifestyle.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1777\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1777\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-square-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is the best age for cataract surgery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1777\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1777\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no &#8220;perfect&#8221; age. We operate on patients in their 40s and patients in their 90s. The right time is when your vision prevents you from doing what you love, whether that is reading, driving, or working.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1778\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1778\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-square-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What happens if I do nothing about my cataracts?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1778\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1778\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They will continue to grow. Eventually, this leads to severe vision loss or blindness (which is reversible with surgery). In some cases, a neglected cataract can swell and cause a painful type of glaucoma, which is much harder to treat.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1779\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1779\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-square-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What are red flags after cataract surgery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1779\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1779\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should contact us immediately if you experience three things: severe pain that painkillers don&#8217;t fix, a sudden loss of vision (like a curtain falling), or sticky yellow\/green discharge. These are signs that need urgent attention.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-17710\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-17710\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-square-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is the biggest complaint after cataract surgery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-17710\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-17710\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common complaint is temporary dry eye or a &#8220;scratchy&#8221; sensation. Some patients also report seeing halos around lights at night for the first few weeks. These issues almost always resolve as the eye heals and the brain adjusts to the new lens.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-17711\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-17711\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-square-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How long does it take to recover from cataract surgery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-17711\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"11\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-17711\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most patients see clearly enough to watch TV or read within 24 to 48 hours. However, the eye takes about 4 to 6 weeks to fully heal structurally. You can usually return to desk work within a few days.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-17712\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"12\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-17712\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-square-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I drive soon after cataract surgery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-17712\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"12\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-17712\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most patients can drive within one week. However, you must wait until your vision meets the legal driving standard (usually confirmed at your first follow-up appointment) and you feel confident behind the wheel.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-17713\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"13\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-17713\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-square-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How can risks during cataract surgery be minimised?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-17713\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"13\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-17713\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety comes from three things: a detailed pre-operative scan to map your eye, the use of modern technology like <\/span><b>micro-incision<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or laser tools, and choosing an experienced surgeon who specialises in <\/span><b>complex case stabilisation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This combination ensures the lowest possible risk.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What percentage of cataract surgeries have complications?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Serious complications are extremely rare, affecting fewer than 0.1% to 1% of patients. In Singapore, data shows that over 98\\u201399% of routine cataract surgeries are successful, restoring vision without significant issues.<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the most feared complication of cataract surgery?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The most feared complication is a severe eye infection called Endophthalmitis, which can threaten vision. 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