The surgeon may possible have you use strong dilating drops for a few days before surgery, an
injection of epinephrine or phenylephrine in the eye, the use of Healon 5 and or flexible, disposable iris retractors may also be needed. Overall, with proper technique, your risk of complications should be just a little more than the average case. I have been doing about 1 or 2 such cases a week for the last 3 years or so.