Question 1

how soon can i fly after cataract surgery in both eyes?

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Discuss: Discuss with your ophthalmologist , but restrictions are minimal, within a few days.

Question 2

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 3

will it hurt my eye to fly 5 days after cataract surgery?

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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.

Question 4

which lens is better after cataract surgery?

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Complex: This depends on what goals you have with your surgery.  Your ophthalmologist should discuss the options, benefits and limitations of the available lens implants.

Question 5

how exactly will your vision be after cataract surgery?

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Vision &amp; Catarac: Vision usually decreases with cataract formation; Depending on pre-operative risk factors (ie, hypertension, diabetes, pseudoexfoliation, trauma, etc) the vast majority of patients achieve 20/20 vision after cataract surgery (low risk factor patients). Most patients say colors are brighter after VA much better. More info at: eyedoc2020 blogspot com

Question 6

seeing arcs of light after cataract surgery, is this normal?

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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 diagnosis.

Question 7

should i be concerned that i see flashing lights after cataract surgery?

Accepted Answer

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 your surgeon today.

Question 8

is b12 ok to take after cataract surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes.  It is fine.

Question 9

can i wear contacts after cataract surgery?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

can i have laser correction after cataract surgery?

Accepted Answer

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

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