Question 1

is sensitivity to light normal after cataract surgery? i am a sixty year old who had cataract surgery three weeks ago. i am finding that every time i go outside, i need to wear sunglasses because my eyes are extremely sensitive to the light. is this a per

Accepted Answer

The : The light sensitivity after cataract surgery usually improves rapidly. The eyedrops used after cataract surgery reduce inflammation and improve the light sensitivity.

Question 2

is it normal after cataract surgery for my eyes to be tired?

Accepted Answer

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 postoperative period, a normal amount of postoperative inflammation, and mild external irritation from the eyedrops used after surgery.  This symptom usually improves over the weeks following surgery.

Question 3

can you get a stigmatism after cataract surgery in the eye that had surgery?

Accepted Answer

Astigmatism: Astigmatism is basically due to an irregularity in the curvature of the cornea or lens.  If the lens has been removed during cataract surgery you can still get astigmatism from the cornea.

Question 4

what to do if i have eye strain after cataract surgery?

Accepted Answer

Glasses: Depending on your residual refraction, you may benefit from glasses - either single vision or progressives for certain activities.

Question 5

will steroids drops after cataract surgery stop the bleeding in my eye?

Accepted Answer

: Even after uneventful cataract surgery, it is not unusual to notice traces of blood in the white of the eye (conjunctiva).  Several eye drops, including steroids, are often prescribed after surgery to protect against infection, swelling, inflammation, and to reduce discomfort. Superficial bleeding should resolve as the eye heals.

Question 6

i have double vision after cataract surgery in both eyes - why?
my dr. has tried laser surgery to correct this, still have double vision.

Accepted Answer

Double?: It is important to figure out what double really means.... Two of each item out of one eye? Both eyes? Blurred? Ghosting? Out of focus?  Need a good refraction, corneal topography and macular oct to confirm normal structures.  Many time surface irregularities (abmd) can be a source!

Question 7

after cataract surgery, there is a red and watery eye and inflammatory fluormesolone drops was used for two was n it's ok now, but on 3rd wk,it's not?

Accepted Answer

Cataract surgery may: have prolonged or late onset inflammation in some individuals. If this occurs after the normal post-operative course of topical medications then an examination is needed to determine why this is occurring and treat the underlying cause. Though most commonly inflammation is the cause, rarely late onset infection may occur. Please follow with your Ophthalmologist for evaluation.

Question 8

is the lens felt in the eye after cataract surgery? surgeon says everything is ok.  i had surgery 10-06. could i be feeling the new lens and it takes time to get adjusted? no pain.

Accepted Answer

Usually no: Reassuring your self is important 
You should give some time to get used to

Question 9

good morning doctors. how long after cataract surgery on one eye does it take for clear normal vision to return to that eye? a friend had cataract surgery in one eye 2 weeks ago and vision in the first operated eye is still blurry and weak?

Accepted Answer

: 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.

Question 10

will it hurt eyes to vomit after cataract surgery?

Accepted Answer

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, will only tighten the closure.  If you have consistent vomiting, that should be checked out by your family doctor but check with the cataract surgeon first to rule out an eye cause for the vomiting such as bleeding or high pressure within the eye.

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Will steroids drops after cataract surgery stop the bleeding in my eye?

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I have double vision after cataract surgery in both eyes - why? my dr. has tried laser surgery to correct this, still have double vision.

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After cataract surgery, there is a red and watery eye and inflammatory fluormesolone drops was used for two was n it's ok now, but on 3rd wk,it's not?

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Is the lens felt in the eye after cataract surgery? surgeon says everything is ok. i had surgery 10-06. could i be feeling the new lens and it takes time to get adjusted? no pain.

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Good morning doctors. how long after cataract surgery on one eye does it take for clear normal vision to return to that eye? a friend had cataract surgery in one eye 2 weeks ago and vision in the first operated eye is still blurry and weak?

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