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5. Secondary Cataract

A common complication of cataract surgery is secondary cataract or posterior capsular opacification. This condition affects the membrane in the eye that holds the intraocular lens.

The only symptom is cloudy vision, which can appear weeks to years after the cataract surgery. Your doctor can treat secondary cataracts with a laser procedure to eliminate cloudiness.

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