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How many days after a cataract surgery before it gets clear?

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Depends: On how severe the cataract was, and therefore on the amount of swelling that results after. May just be a day or two, or can be a couple of weeks in severe cases.

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Varies: Usually starting the morning after surgery is the baseline starting point and the vision should only get better from there. Usually "clear" 24 hours to one week after surgery.

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Postop vision: Vision after cataract surgery is usually very good within a few days of surgery. For complete recovery, it may take 1-2 weeks.

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Depends: Depending on pre-surgery risk factors (no diabetes affecting retina, normal optic nerve, minimal dry eye, no visual pathway issues or lazy eye) & intra-surgery events (not much energy needed, no vitreous/gel loss) most patients have good vision within a couple of days after surgery. See eyedoc2020@blogspot.com for further information.

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