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I Have Blood Spot In Eye After Cataract Surgery. Do I Need Medical Attention ?

I had cataract surgery yesterday and just now noticed a spot of blood right above the iris in the sclera . Should I call my doctor?
Fri, 15 Apr 2011
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No that is normal , in some patients the conjunctiva is loose n redundant , so after surgery blood gets collected , this will go in 15 days
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I Have Blood Spot In Eye After Cataract Surgery. Do I Need Medical Attention ?

No that is normal , in some patients the conjunctiva is loose n redundant , so after surgery blood gets collected , this will go in 15 days