Whether or not cataract surgery can be performed with few endothelial cells needs to be judged in the light of the actual situation. Usually, surgery can only be considered after the number of endothelial cells reaches the required level, and should be avoided if the number of endothelial cells is too small.
Cataract surgery itself will cause damage to the corneal endothelium, if the corneal endothelial cells are too few, it will easily lead to endothelial function abnormality after the operation, resulting in corneal edema, vesicular keratopathy, etc. After the operation, the patient not only fails to improve the condition of cataract, but also may have symptoms of blurred vision and pain in the eyes, so the operation should be avoided for such patients.
An endothelial cell counter can be used to determine the exact amount of corneal endothelium, and can also help determine whether cataract surgery is possible. After cataract surgery, it is important to avoid strenuous exercise, do not eat spicy and stimulating food, and eat more food with high protein content, which will help the wound to recover.
Patients are advised to consult the ophthalmology department of regular hospitals and under the guidance of doctors.