Question 1

how long does it take to heal from cataract surgery?

Accepted Answer

Healing time: You should see improvement in 1-2 days and stability/best vision in 1-2 weeks.  I wait until 1 month postop to check if the patient needs any glasses since the prescription can fluctuate early on.

Question 2

should i be concerned if my wisdom teeth taken out about a month ago. does cataract surgery take longer to heal than wisdom tooth extraction, also, is it more painful?

Accepted Answer

No concern: Cataract surgery usually heals much faster, is almost painless, and the tooth extraction will not affect the cataract surgery or visa versa.

Question 3

how much time does it take after cataract surgery to heal ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If depends on the surgical and anesthetic methods used, whether your eye has any pre-existing conditions, and whether there were any complications. You should ask you cataract surgeon for your specific situation.

Question 4

how long will it take my eye to heal after cataract surgery so i can do the other one?

Accepted Answer

Healing after cat Sg: Typically 2 to 3 weeks
surgery in the other eye can be done as early as 3 days after the first one.
There has been recent efforts to consider, bilateral cataract surgery in one setting.
What precluded this in the past is the remote possibility of an infection in one eye, that could conceivably affect both eyes.

Question 5

will my vision improve immediately after having cataract surgery? i need cataract surgery, but i'm worried that i won't be able to see after the surgery. i'll need to return to work as soon as possible after the procedure. how long will it take for my vis

Accepted Answer

Visual : Visual recovery is usually rapid after cataract surgery.  My patients are often able to return to work one or two days after their surgery, depending on the occupation.  Normally only one eye is operated on at time, which will leave your vision unchanged in the eye that is not having surgery .  Your eye surgeon will be glad to advise you about returning to work.  The improvement in vision from cataract surgery should make it all seem worthwhile.

Question 6

had cataract surgery. instructions say "resume normal activity" in 1 week. doing landscape and deck work, dusty and strenuous. wait longer than 1 wk?

Accepted Answer

Each doc is differen: Every ophthalmologist has their own time frame for strenuous activity after cataract surgery. A lot of that depends on if the cataract surgery was difficult or even had a complication or stitch. However, I am not aware of any evidence that gives a specific time frame that is safe. The best answer i can give is ask your surgeon because only he knows what went on on your individual surgery.

Question 7

good evening doctors. are there any symptoms that i would know that i need to have cataract surgery and it is no longer prudent to wait?

Accepted Answer

: Experienced ophthalmologists delay cataract surgery until the problem has reached a state of maturity and stabilization.  This is to assure success and safety.  Symptoms can herald the presence of a cataract, but your surgeon is the ultimate source to decide upon the timing of a procedure.

Question 8

is b12 ok to take after cataract surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes.  It is fine.

Question 9

can i take vitamins prior to cataract surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are taking multivitamins or similar, you can certainly stay on them if you are going to have cataract surgery.

Question 10

how to heal the eye if cataract surgery did not go well?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The treating ophthalmologist will discuss with you the means for dealing with a surgery which had complications.  This may involve extra use of medication, further surgery and sometimes referral to a specialist like a retinal surgeon.  In some cases time is the only thing needed as all eyes do   not heal at the same rate.

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Will my vision improve immediately after having cataract surgery? i need cataract surgery, but i'm worried that i won't be able to see after the surgery. i'll need to return to work as soon as possible after the procedure. how long will it take for my vis

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Had cataract surgery. instructions say "resume normal activity" in 1 week. doing landscape and deck work, dusty and strenuous. wait longer than 1 wk?

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Good evening doctors. are there any symptoms that i would know that i need to have cataract surgery and it is no longer prudent to wait?

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Is b12 ok to take after cataract surgery?

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