Dear Doc.,
My son had a cataract removed from 1 eye at the age of 5. No cataract in the other eye. No cataract history in the family. Developed amblyopia as a result. Pre-op vision 20-200.
A surgery was performed 18 mos. ago. Afterward, the surgeon informed us that the capsule on the posterior side was weak and the cataract almost " seeped" through.
At his last check up (a week ago) his doctor discovered cloudiness in the lower portion of the capsule behind the implant. No change in vision ( after patching - vision now 20-50), no increased pressure in the eye. He wants to see him in 3 months and then determine if another surgery ( with retinal surgeon) is necessary.
How common is this and should I be concerned ?