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How long after cataract surgery can I drive
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Dennis Higginbothamanswered
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Probably: This is not my specialty - but I have seen scores of patients as they came and went from the hospital for cataract surgeries. The ophthalmologist pro... Read More
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6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Andrew Shatzanswered
Ophthalmology 28 years experience
Bring a driver: The most common form of anesthesia during cataract surgery is intravenous sedation. The effects can last for several hours, and patients are essential... Read More
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6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Jay Bradleyanswered
Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery 20 years experience
Bring someone : Most people receive sedation with their cataract surgery so you will need a driver on tge day of surgery. If you do not get any sedation, you could p... Read More
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5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Alma Murphyanswered
Ophthalmology 48 years experience
Most : Most patients are able to see well enough to drive within 1 day of their cataract surgery.
There can be exceptions. For example, a patient with a str... Read More
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5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Jay Bradleyanswered
Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery 20 years experience
Driving: Returning to driving your personal vehicle depends on the vision on your fellow eye and how quickly your vision returns as you heal allowing you to fe... Read More
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5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. William Dieckanswered
Ophthalmology 40 years experience
Maybe the next day: The true answer depends on the vison in your non operative eye, the day one post op vision in the surgical eye, and your level of visual comfort. Ma... Read More
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. William Goldsteinanswered
Ophthalmology 33 years experience
Neither: The lens is secured inside the membrane that surrounded the natural lens of the eye, where the cataract grew. It is very rare for the lens to shift. B... Read More
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5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Michael Hamanswered
Ophthalmology 29 years experience
Yes: It is uncommon for the new lens to slip. With today's surgery, most all lenses are not sutured. They are placed in the bag (capsule) that held your ... Read More
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5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Jay Bradleyanswered
Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery 20 years experience
Lens slip?: The lens implant rarely moves after implantation. It is placed in the sack in the eye which previously held the cataract so it is not stitched in pla... Read More
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5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 59-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Jacksonanswered
Addiction Medicine 32 years experience
Limited activity: After cataract surgery usually 7-10 days. But ask your cataract surgeon what he prefers.
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4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 65 years experience
Endophthalmitis: The timing of all necessary further treatment is up to the ophthmologist who did the surgery and he will decide if others are needed in consultation.
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254 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 63-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 47 years experience
It would be appropriate at this point to contact the ophthalmologist and describe the symptoms and see if a follow-up visit is indicated at this point... Read More
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Answered May 19, 2023
A 69-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tim Conradanswered
Ophthalmology 36 years experience
Complex: This depends on what goals you have with your surgery. Your ophthalmologist should discuss the options, benefits and limitations of the available len... Read More
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4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sandra Lora Cremersanswered
Ophthalmology 27 years experience
Vision & Catarac: Vision usually decreases with cataract formation; Depending on pre-operative risk factors (ie, hypertension, diabetes, pseudoexfoliation, trauma, etc)... Read More
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3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mitchell Vogelanswered
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
Depends: Arcs of light after cataract surgery can be related to the lens implant or the vitreous gel of the eye. Please see your eye surgeon for a proper diag... Read More
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4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tim Conradanswered
Ophthalmology 36 years experience
Yes: Many times flash lights, or photopsias, can occur from the way light hits the implant; however, they can also be a sign of a retinal problem. Call yo... Read More
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5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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