LONG BEACH, Calif. —A previous retinal tear or retinal detachment may be a risk factor for developing a recurrent phakic retinal tear after cataract surgery, according to a speaker.
“We obviously know that retinal tears are a significant concern because of the risk of retinal detachment, and the range of retinal tears after cataract surgery ranges from about 0.2% to 0.7%, especially shown in one of the recent IRIS registry studies,” Basil K. Williams Jr., MD, said at the American Society of Retina Specialists annual meeting. “Retinal detachment rates vary (Read more...)