What is the best way to sleep after cataract surgery?
By sleeping on your back or the opposite side, you may be able to decrease your risk of infection after surgery. However, the eye shield can provide a back up protection for those who are unable to avoid sleeping on a certain side.
How long should you sleep with an eye guard after cataract surgery?
When arriving home, you may be allowed to remove your eye shield, but you should wear it when sleeping for at least a week to prevent eye injury. Apply your eye drop medications as instructed to control inflammation and reduce the risk of infection.
How do you wash your face after cataract surgery?
You can resume washing your face the day after your surgery while being careful to not touch your eye. It is recommended that you do not splash water directly on your face, rather use a washcloth to carefully clean your face.
How long does it take to heal from cataract surgery?
Your doctor may prescribe eyedrops or other medication to prevent infection, reduce inflammation and control eye pressure. Sometimes, these medications can be injected into the eye at the time of surgery. After a couple of days, most of the discomfort should disappear. Often, complete healing occurs within eight weeks.
How long does blurring last after cataract surgery?
The surgery is done on only one eye at a time. Someone will need to drive you home from the surgery, and your vision will be blurry for a couple of days. You may also experience itchiness as the eye heals and may have sensitivity to light for those two days as well.
When is the best time to do cataract surgery?
If cataracts are affecting your ability to drive, especially at night, it is time to consider cataract surgery. With clearer vision, you can drive confidently and safely again.
Are toric cataract lenses worth it?
Although toric intraocular lenses are considered a “premium” option—one that can have a profound impact on a patient’s vision—they involve far fewer potential visual tradeoffs than premium options such as multifocal IOLs. Nevertheless, they do require making some extra effort and managing the occasional pitfall.
Who is not a candidate for cataract surgery?
Most cataract surgeons will not perform cataract surgery until your vision is impeded. Cataract surgery is still surgery and carries some built-in risks alongside it. You can live for years with cataracts and not notice their symptoms. If they are not bothering you early on, there’s no reason to remove your cataracts.
Why do I still need reading glasses after cataract surgery?
Cataract surgeons recommend being patient and waiting for your eyes to fully heal before being fitted for a new pair of glasses. Because most IOLs used in cataract surgery can only provide clear distance or clear near vision, you will need glasses to correct for whatever the lens doesn’t provide.