How can I improve my vision after cataract surgery?

An eye doctor can use a laser to make an opening in the center of the cloudy lens capsule. This procedure is a quick, outpatient procedure that can restore the vision. Most people use glasses, at least some of the time, after cataract surgery.

Can vision be restored after cataract surgery?

Cataract surgery successfully restores vision in the majority of people who have the procedure. People who’ve had cataract surgery may develop a secondary cataract. The medical term for this common complication is known as posterior capsule opacification ( PCO ).

How long does it take for optimal vision after cataract surgery?

Within 2 – 3 months after cataract surgery, your eye should be comfortable and your vision should be clear. If you have residual nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, you may need prescription eyeglasses.

Why is my vision still blurry after 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.

Will my vision improve after cataract surgery?

In general, most people experience significant improvement in their vision following cataract surgery. Certain conditions, such as other eye diseases like glaucoma, that have already caused too much damage can prevent people from experiencing expected outcomes.

How do I prepare for cataract surgery?

Preparing for cataract surgery is like most other day surgeries. There are some minor dietary restrictions in the hours leading up to the procedure. You’ll be given the calming medication through an IV, which will need to be set up. Before the surgery starts, your eye is numbed.

How long should I wait to have another cataract surgery?

If this was your first cataract surgery and another cataract forms (or is already forming) in the other eye, you’ll need to wait at least a few weeks to have that surgery. If it’s not bothering you, though, try to wait longer, until it starts to bother you.

Will I need Glasses or contacts after cataract surgery?

The Colombia Eye Clinic explains that some people will need glasses or contacts following cataract surgery, while others will not. Factors that influence your level of need for glasses post surgery include: