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How long for eye to heal after cataract surgery
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Victor Belloanswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
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, bilat... Read More
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Dr. Michael Hamanswered
Ophthalmology 29 years experience
1-4 weeks: I usually proceed with the second eye 1-4 weeks after the first, as long as the eye is healing well and the patient is happy!
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Dr. Jay Bradleyanswered
Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery 20 years experience
2nd eye surgery: Most patients are healed and doing well quickly so they can have there second eye done within1-2 weeks of their first eye.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mitchell Vogelanswered
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
Get a second opinion: If you are not getting answers from your surgeon, obtain a second opinion from another cataract surgeon. Good luck.
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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremersanswered
Ophthalmology 27 years experience
Complications: Complications are rare after cataract surgery but still happen even in the best surgeon's hands. Dense cataracts, pseudoexfoliation, small pupil, prev... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kyle Rhodesanswered
Ophthalmology 20 years experience
Yes: Patients commonly describe their eyes as feeling tired for the first few weeks after cataract surgery. This can be due to increased dryness in the po... Read More
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Dr. Jay Bradleyanswered
Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery 20 years experience
Sometimes: The tired feeling is due to ocular surface irritation after the surgery and medications used. Frequent non-preserved artificial tears should help.
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5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Michael Rizenanswered
Ophthalmology 22 years experience
Yes: Cataract surgery causes temporary eye inflammation (which resolves with your medicated postop drops) and dryness of the surface of the eye. Both of t... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Generally not: Most cataract surgery is done without stitches in a manner that increased internal pressure in the eye, such as that caused by coughing and vomiting, ... Read More
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4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Rodney Remingtonanswered
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
No: Typically eye drops are used for anywhere from a few days to a few weeks after cataract surgery. It would be highly unusual to require drops longer th... Read More
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4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. William Goldsteinanswered
Ophthalmology 33 years experience
Follow instructions: Your surgeon will give you detailed instructions, and usually they are given in writing too. You want to keep your hands away from your eyes, and take... Read More
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. Douglas Livaanswered
Ophthalmology 42 years experience
No: As long as the surgery was routine and didn't require retinal surgery with the use of intraocular gases due to complications, flying is ok.
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A 73-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Short term: Almost all cataract surgery is done under local; the eye protection is to cover the eye during the period when the anesthetic is still in effect to p... Read More
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2.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Yanganswered
Ophthalmology 29 years experience
Depends : On how far out from cataract surgery you are. If you are within one week of surgery, you have an increased risk for a serious infection inside the eye... Read More
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5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 57-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sandra Lora Cremersanswered
Ophthalmology 27 years experience
Glare, glow after CS: It is common to notice some "glow/lights" after cataract surgery. Most common cause of glare/your symptoms after Cataract Surgery: residual inflammati... Read More
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