Is it worth it to have cataract surgery?
On the bright side, cataract surgery is an opportunity to improve our vision, given the latest in technology. There are options including laser surgery that offers safer and more precise results! And premium lens implants are also available to further improve your vision or even treat astigmatism.
How often is cataract surgery performed in the United States?
Cataract surgery complications are few, and cataract surgery is among the most common and most successful surgical procedures performed today. According to Alcon, over 4 million U.S. cataract patients receive cataract surgery every year, and they expect this number to grow by up t16 percent over the next four years.
How long does it take for your vision to improve after cataract surgery?
After cataract surgery, expect your vision to begin improving within a few days. Your vision may be blurry at first as your eye heals and adjusts. Colors may seem brighter after your surgery because you are looking through a new, clear lens.
What are the side effects of cataract surgery?
The actual surgery portion of cataract surgery usually lasts only about 15 minutes, but you’ll have to show up around an hour ahead to allow dilation drops to work. The surgery should last forever. The most common side effect, posterior capsule opacification, is scar tissue forming behind the lens implant.
When was the first time I had cataract surgery?
I first started doing ocular surgery more than 20 years ago and I have never performed an RK procedure, so it has been decades since it was routinely done in the United States. Since most RK patients had the surgery done to their eyes about 30 years ago, these same patients are now entering the age where cataracts naturally develop.
Can you have cataract surgery if your vision is still good?
In most cases, waiting to have cataract surgery won’t harm your eye, so you have time to consider your options. If your vision is still quite good, you may not need cataract surgery for many years, if ever.
How long does it take to recover from cataract surgery?
Most people can see much better after cataract surgery. The procedure helps fix problems like blurry vision, glare, and sensitivity to light. However, these effects won’t be immediate. Your cataract surgery recovery includes time for your eye to heal and adjust. Here is what you can expect in the first few days, weeks and months after surgery:
Cataract surgery complications are few, and cataract surgery is among the most common and most successful surgical procedures performed today. According to Alcon, over 4 million U.S. cataract patients receive cataract surgery every year, and they expect this number to grow by up t16 percent over the next four years.