Common risk questions I get asked as an eye surgeon:

As a consultant eye surgeon, I am often asked about the different risks associated with the procedures and operations I perform. Below is an infographic answering some of these common risk questions.

Question #1

What is the risk of retinal detachment among the general population?

Answer #1

In the general population, the risk of getting a retinal detachment is 1 in 6500 or .015%.

Question #2

What is the risk of getting retinal detachment after cataract surgery?

Answer #2

Following cataract surgery, the risk of getting retinal detachment is 1 in 3000 or .033%.

Question #3

What is the chance of getting an severe infection after cataract surgery?

Answer #3

The risk of getting a severe infection after cataract surgery is 1 in 2000 or .05%.

Question #4

What is the risk of developing wet AMD if I already have dry AMD?

Answer #4

If you already have dry AMD, the risk of developing wet AMD is 1 in 10 or 10%.

Question #5

What is the chance of a diabetic patient developing severe sight loss?

Answer #5

The chance of a diabetic patient developing severe sight loss is 1 in 7000 or .014%.

These statistics vary among patients. If you have any other questions about your eyes, please do not hesitate to contact us.