A member asked:

After recovery from vitrectomy for macular pucker and subsequent cataract surgery will a patient be able to wear contact lenses?

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Dr. Steven Warren answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Check with provider: you need to check with provider each person is different but there is risk with contacts and you have significant risk so be cautious and check with provider

Answered 5/8/2015

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Contacts after CS: Depending on the type of cataract surgery performed (sutures used or not), the vast majority of patients can use contact lenses after surgery (usually after 1-3months) if needed still after surgery: our goal in most patients is to help them be glasses/contact lenses free. More information at eyedoc2020.blogspot.com

Answered 5/8/2015

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