Cataract Surgery Recovery: Edema & Alternative Herbs

Corneal edema is a potential complication following cataract surgery that requires specific medical treatment. Some seek herbal alternatives to manage cataracts without undergoing surgical procedures.

What Are the Treatments for Corneal Edema Resulting From Cataract Surgery?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dominique Brooks

The clear tissue at the front of the eye is the cornea; in order to have clear vision, the tissue of the cornea needs to remain thin and transparent. The inner layer of the cornea called the endothelium keeps the cornea clear, and if there is a problem with the cells in this layer, corneal edema may result.

Dominique Brooks has been a medical editor for over 10 years. She has worked in medical education for physicians, nurses and pharmacists as well as consumers. She started writing business articles for Work.com in 2008 and health articles online in 2009. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama and a Doctor of Medicine from Vanderbilt University.