How long do you have to wait after cataract surgery to have the other eye done?
If you need cataract surgery in both eyes, your surgeon usually will wait at least a few days to two weeks for your first eye to recover before performing a procedure on the second eye.
How is one eye vision corrected after cataract surgery?
Vision in right eye is corrected to 20/15 and with my contact lens, vision is 20/20 in the left eye. I saw my optometrist and she lowered the power in my contact lens, which immediately helped with the depth perception; essentially what i now have is mono-vision.
When does a cataract interfere with another eye problem?
When a cataract interferes with the treatment of another eye problem, cataract surgery may be recommended. For example, doctors may recommend cataract surgery if a cataract makes it difficult for your eye doctor to examine the back of your eye to monitor or treat other eye problems such as age-related macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy.
Is it normal to have blurred vision after cataract surgery?
This can be normal, but if it lasts more than a couple of days, talk to your doctor. Sometimes, you just need to wear sunglasses for a few months until it goes away. But it could also be a sign of another issue, like too much inflammation in your eye, and you may need eye drops. Also called ptosis, this is a common condition after eye surgery.
How long does it take for cataract surgery to take place?
An outer housing of the cataract (the lens capsule) is generally left in place. After removing the emulsified material, your surgeon inserts the lens implant into the empty space within the capsule where the natural lens used to be (bottom). Cataract surgery, usually an outpatient procedure, takes an hour or less to perform.
When is the best time to have cataract surgery?
When your ophthalmologist specialist has diagnosed you with cataracts, one of the first questions is “When should I schedule cataract surgery” I give my Charleston, South Carolina patients this answer: The best time to have cataract surgery is when your blurred vision is making it difficult to do things you want or need to do.
When to consider seeing a cataract surgeon?
When to Consider Seeing a Cataract Surgeon Once some people have reached the age of 50, they develop cataracts and need to see a cataract surgeon. When the lens in the eye becomes cloudy, it is called a cataract. This condition causes a loss of vision not correctable through contact lenses, glasses, or corneal refractive surgery such as LASIK.
How long to wait between eyes for cataract surgery?
If you need cataract surgery in both eyes, your surgeon typically will prefer that you wait one to three weeks between procedures, so your first eye has healed sufficiently and you have good vision in that eye before the second surgery is performed.
How soon can you see after cataract surgery?
It depends: Everyone heals a bit differently and not every cataract is the same. Most cataract patients see very well by 1 week after their surgery. Your vision should be fully healed by 3-4 weeks after uncomplicated cataract surgery.