Most people see better
1 to 3 days after surgery
. But it could take 3 to 10 weeks to get the full benefits of surgery and to see as clearly as possible. Your doctor may send you home with a bandage, patch, or clear shield on your eye. This will keep you from rubbing your eye.
Will I need time off work after cataract surgery?
You may need to
take a day or two off from work
to give yourself a chance to recuperate after cataract surgery. More time off may be necessary if you have a physically demanding job or work in a field that increases your risk of experiencing post-op complications.
What can you not do after cataract surgery?
Don’t drive on the first day following surgery
. Don’t do any heavy lifting or strenuous activity for a few weeks. Immediately after the procedure, avoid bending over to prevent putting extra pressure on your eye. If at all possible, don’t sneeze or vomit right after surgery.
How long do you have to stay home after cataract surgery?
The recovery time for cataract surgery is short. Any soreness and discomfort should disappear within a couple of days. However, depending on the nature and size of your cataracts, and your physiology and ability and heal, full recovery could take anything from
four weeks to six weeks
.
How long does it take for my vision to stabilize after cataract surgery?
How Long Does It Take for the Eye to Heal Fully After Cataract Surgery? The Longer Term. The consensus seems to be that it takes 1-3 months. So you should expect your eyes to have stabilized
2-4 months
after the surgery.
How long after cataract surgery can I sleep on my side?
Rubbing your eye or even water splashing in your eye can aggravate the chances of infection. You may also want to avoid sleeping on the side of the operated eye
for the first 24 hours
.
Does cataract surgery give you 20 20 vision?
Some patients ask if they will have 20/20 vision after the procedure. Most patients can achieve 20/20 vision
as long as they have no other conditions
. Conditions that can affect the quality of vision after cataract surgery include: Glaucoma.
Are you sitting or lying down during cataract surgery?
Cataract surgery is usually done in the day care unit at the London Clinic, opposite Clinica London. It is an outpatient procedure, meaning that you go into the hospital for only an hour or so and are
sitting in a comfortable reclining chair
while you wait to go into the operating theatre.
What are the disadvantages of cataract surgery?
The main disadvantage of cataract surgery is that
it’s not as precise as laser surgery
. It would be a mistake to go ahead with laser surgery if you had a cataract because it’s likely that the cataract would interfere with the visual results you could achieve after laser refractive surgery.
Should I wear my old glasses after cataract surgery?
Are they safe to wear? You will not harm your eyes by wearing your old glasses. However,
you may prefer not wearing them since
, in most cases, your vision will have improved after surgery, in particular your distance vision.
Why are my eyes still blurry and sun sensitive after 2 months of cataract surgery?
Sometimes after surgery,
blood vessels in the retina leak
. As fluid collects in your eye, it blurs your vision. Your doctor will treat it with eye drops, and it could take weeks or months to heal. It usually gets completely better.
What is ghosting after cataract surgery?
Ghosting vision or double vision, also more properly known as diplopia, is a condition that occurs
when your eyes that normally work together start to see two slightly different images
. Double vision occurs when these two different images cause you to see them transposed next to each other.
What is the most common complication of cataract surgery?
A long-term consequence of cataract surgery is
posterior capsular opacification (PCO)
. PCO is the most common complication of cataract surgery. PCO can begin to form at any point following cataract surgery.
What happens if you wait too long for cataract surgery?
Eye doctors recommend having cataract surgery before your cataracts start seriously affecting your vision. If you wait too long, your cataracts can
become “hyper-mature”
, which makes them more difficult to remove, and can cause surgery complications.
What happens if you accidentally rub your eye after cataract surgery?
Rubbing your eye
can lead to bacteria or an infection
, and the pressure is also bad for the healing incision. Your eye may itch sometimes, but rubbing it will only make things worse— you must resist the urge! Keeping your eye as clean and clear of contact as possible will lead to faster healing.
How do you wash your face after cataract surgery?
Don’t wash face with soap as it can enter the operated eye.
Gently wipe the face with a wet cloth
. Bathing is allowed. Avoid head bath for 3-4 weeks.
