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Is it possible for you to wear contact lenses after cataract surgery?
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Yes: Usually, no problem as long as eye is healthy.
Answered 12/13/2013
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CL after cataract:: Yes, contact lenses can be used after cataract surgery (CS), though our goal is to try to help patients be glasses free if possible. With new premium lenses, there is a better chance glasses/contact lenses will not be needed after CS, though still not 100% guarantee; thus if there is residual astigmatism, near/farsightedness, glasses &/or CL can still be used.
Answered 8/11/2014
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