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Can i wear contacts after cataract surgery?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

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

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

Answered 9/22/2017

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Yes, or may not need: Yes, you can wear contact lenses after cataract surgery. Cataract surgery does not change the shape of your cornea/eyes therefore you can continue your contact. But, most of the time cataract surgery may eliminate your need for contacts. You may not need contact after your surgery.

Answered 9/22/2017

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Yes: Most of the time yes. But with today's technology, you may not need contacts of glasses. The surgery and the implant can take care of your refractory error in a lot of the cases.

Answered 9/22/2017

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes: Yes you can. Lens implants are available (for some patients with correct Rx & risk profile) to ideally help remove the need for full time glasses/contact lenses. More info: eyedoc2020@blogspot.com

Answered 9/22/2017

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Unlikely: Current cataract removal involves the replacement of the removed lens with a corrective artificial lens. So in most cases no glasses or contacts are need except for reading lenses in the most commonly used lens.

Answered 5/31/2015

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