Can I go back to work after cataract surgery?
When Can I Return to Work? Everyone needs time off to recover after an operation, even a simple outpatient procedure like cataract surgery. However, most patients can resume their normal, everyday function in very little time and can even drive a few days after surgery.
What are the restrictions after cataract surgery?
Do not drive the day after your surgery. We don’t want you to do any strenuous exercise or heavy lifting for the first few weeks after your surgery. As your eye heals, you need to stay out of swimming pools or hot tubs, at least for the first week.
Do you need someone to stay with you after cataract surgery?
Immediately after cataract surgery You will need to have a family member or friend with you to take you home. Once you get home, it is recommended that you rest your eyes and nap. Several hours post-surgery, most people are able to watch some television or look at a computer screen for a short period of time.
Why do I feel so tired after cataract surgery?
Recovery time required for the patients varies as every person is unique in eye health, overall health, response to surgical process, and healing process. Immediately after the surgery, people may experience fatigue because of the medications taken by them.
Can I read and watch TV after cataract surgery?
You can read or watch TV right away, but things may look blurry. Most people are able to return to work or their normal routine in 1 to 3 days. After your eye heals, you may still need to wear glasses, especially for reading.
When do you need reading glasses after cataract surgery?
It is best to wait 2-3 days after surgery to get temporary reading glasses to allow for some initial recovery of vision.
Are toric lenses more expensive?
Toric contact lenses are more expensive than standard soft contacts. Depending on the distributor, you may pay as much as 35 percent more for these lenses. Your vision insurance may cover some of this cost, but you will likely end up paying more out of pocket than you would for a pair of prescription glasses.
How successful are toric lenses?
Toric multifocal IOLs demonstrate good visual outcomes with UDVA better than 20/40 in 97% to 100% of patients, uncorrected near visual acuity better than 20/40 in 100% of patients, spectacle independence in 79% to 100% of patients and residual refractive astigmatism lower than 0.50 D in 38%–79% of patients.