What is a Secondary Cataract?

The term “Secondary Cataract”, “After Cataract” or “Posterior Capsular Opacification”, are all used to describe the process where the residual lens capsule holding the intraocular lens in the eye becomes cloudy. This happens in a small percentage of patients. This capsule can be simply and painlessly removed with a small painless laser procedure. This small laser procedure is not the same as excimer laser for short sightedness.