Question 1

do flickers after cataract surgery go away?

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Depends: True photopsia (flashes) after cataract surgery should be evaluated to make sure not retinal tear or detachment is taking place.  Far more common is a flickering noticed by parients due to a new relection of light from the new intraocular lenses.  Most people don't notice this after a period of time.

Question 2

what should i expect after cataract surgery?

Accepted Answer

Improved vision: The goal of cataract surgery is to remove your cloudy lens and replace it with a clear intraocular lens.  Your vision should improve.  You might still need glasses, contact, or laser vision correction to fine tune your vision after cataract surgery.

Question 3

is b12 ok to take after cataract surgery?

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Yes: Yes.  It is fine.

Question 4

can i wear contacts after cataract surgery?

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Yes: Yes.  If you need a prescription after surgery, then contact lenses can be used.

Question 5

how long before flying after cataract surgery?

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A couple of days: Unlike older types of eye surgery, modern cataract surgery does not set limitations on activities such as flying. Altitude changes do not adversely affect the healing after the procedure. More importantly, keep your scheduled post-operative appointments and if you do need to fly soon after surgery, make sure you will be near an area where there is an ophthalmologist, just to be safe.

Question 6

can i have laser correction after cataract surgery?

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Yes: Yes.  As long as the patient is otherwise a good laser candidate, a patient may have laser vision correction after cataract surgery.

Question 7

is it normal to have dizziness after cataract surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: Cataract surgery does not cause dizziness.  You should see a primary care doctor for evaluation of dizziness.

Question 8

how effective is a patient's vision after cataract surgery?

Accepted Answer

Excellent.: Assuming there is no other eye disease and the surgery goes well without complications, your vision should be close to 20/20.

Question 9

how long before you can use mascara after cataract surgery?

Accepted Answer

2 weeks: I recommend 2 weeks after cataract surgery before restarting mascara use.

Question 10

when will constricted pupils after cataract surgery go away?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Cataract surgery involves the substitution of an artificial lens for the removed and cloudy natural lens.  This causes the iris to recede backwards in the eye as the new lens is smaller.  This creates a smaller pupil and that is the usual expectation.  On your next visit with your cataract surgeon bring this up as perhaps there is some remedy or other cause in your case.

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