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Problems associated with cataract surgery in a diabetic patient.
| Pre- and Intraoperative | Postoperative |
|---|---|
| greater endothelial cell loss | increased risk of pseudophakic cystoid macular edema |
| higher prevalence of conjunctival colonization and supposedly blepharitis | increased risk of postoperative endophthalmitis |
| difficulties to dilate the pupil | increased risk of postoperative posterior capsule opacification |
| risk of diabetic retinopathy exacerbation or developing diabetic macular edema |
