{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/what-are-premium-cataract-surgery-risks\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/what-are-premium-cataract-surgery-risks\/","headline":"What are premium cataract surgery risks?","name":"What are premium cataract surgery risks?","description":"Worried about the risks of Premium Cataract Surgery? In this blog, Dr. Eric Chotiner illustrates the safety considerations of Premium Cataract Surgery and the risks involved. Learn more...","datePublished":"2021-11-26","dateModified":"2026-02-24","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/author\/memorial-eye-institute\/#Person","name":"Memorial Eye Institute","url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/author\/memorial-eye-institute\/","identifier":10,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/27ec50ce3f9c3a68dc9c86fb6487bf8c6eeb3b402efcb914c2f7b7061b3db280?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/27ec50ce3f9c3a68dc9c86fb6487bf8c6eeb3b402efcb914c2f7b7061b3db280?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Memorial Eye Institute","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Logo-header-MEI.png","url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Logo-header-MEI.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/what-are-premium-cataract-surgery-risks-Dr-Bennett-Chotiner-Memorial-Eye-Institute-Harrisburg.jpg","url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/what-are-premium-cataract-surgery-risks-Dr-Bennett-Chotiner-Memorial-Eye-Institute-Harrisburg.jpg","height":450,"width":800},"url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/what-are-premium-cataract-surgery-risks\/","about":["Cataract surgery","FAQs"],"wordCount":282,"articleBody":"What are premium cataract surgery risks?Fortunately, refractive cataract surgery is one of the safest and most common procedures performed worldwide. However, no procedure is completely without risk and over 99 percent of patients will have a very smooth and uncomplicated post-operative course. A very small percent will have a mild post-operative complication which will delay the healing, but not result in any permanent damage.For instance, some individuals may experience a prolonged course of inflammation in the eye that may take a bit longer to heal. The risk of a more serious complication such as an infection is extremely remote and is less than one in five thousand people.If you would like to learn more about refractive cataract surgery and which premium options may be best for you then head on over to our website where we can schedule a free virtual consultation or call our office to schedule an appointment for you.Share This Story\t\t\tHome \u00bb Cataract surgery \u00bb What are premium cataract surgery risks?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSearch for:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind us#text-2 li { border-color:#e1b768;}Get a free appointment and find out if LASIK could help you\t\t\tThe first step to free yourself from the hassle of glasses and contact lenses is to book a free suitability appointment. Book below to discover your options and get an answer about whether LASIK is right for you.BOOK AN APPOINTMENT\t\tDo you have a worrying eye problem?We understand that any issue with your eyes can be concerning. Book an appointment today, and we\u2019ll help you get to the bottom of your issue and put your mind at easeBook an appointment Recognized Leaders in Harrisburg LASIK Eye SurgeryProviding advanced & personalized VISION CORRECTION to Central Pennsylvania communities"}