Corneal oedema reflects endothelial overload. Efficient surgery reduces time, energy, and turbulence simultaneously, lowering risk in vulnerable eyes such as those with Fuchs’, pseudoexfoliation, or advanced age.
Careful technique does not eliminate risk but meaningfully reduces it, supporting smoother recovery and fewer secondary interventions.
What this means for you
- Vulnerable eyes benefit most from energy-sparing approaches
- Pre-operative optimisation matters
Question to ask
- “What steps will you take to minimise my risk of corneal swelling?”
References
- Oshika T, Sugita G, Inamura M. Corneal swelling after phacoemulsification. Ophthalmology. 1997;104(1):60–65.
- Hayashi K, Hayashi H, Nakao F. Risk factors for corneal oedema after cataract surgery. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. 1998;24(3):418–424.
