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Postoperative Endophthalmitis and An After-Cataract as Major Side Effects

Postoperative Endophthalmitis and An After-Cataract as Major Side Effects   "Postoperative Endophthalmitis and An after-cataract as Major Side Effects"   According to a survey by the Korea Consumer Agency, the most common side effects of cataract surgery were 'Postoperative Endophthalmitis and An after-cataract accounting for 6 cases (15.8%) each, followed by 'posterior capsule rupture' with 5 cases (13.2%). "Postoperative Endophthalmitis " refers to the state where the eye is infected with bacteria or viruses. Dr. Jo Beom-jin, the director of Hangil Eye Hospital, stated, "The eye is a favorable environment for the growth of bacteria and the like, making it risky." He also mentioned, "If Postoperative Endophthalmitis is suppressed early, there will be no lingering effects such as vision impairment, but in severe cases, it can even lead to blindness." An after-cataract refers to the occurrence of cloudiness in the preser...