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Is it painful after cataract. surgery?
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Usually not: Most of the time patients have very little discomfort after surgery. Sometimes there is occasional sensation like an eyelash in the eye.
Answered 11/24/2019
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Painless: Cataract surgery is painless for most patients. Some people my have a mild foreign body sensation like an eyelash in the eye for the first few hours after surgery.
Answered 11/24/2019
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No Pain: What you may feel is some discomfort right after the procedure. The next day vision will start getting better.
Answered 11/24/2019
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Controllable pain: Depending on pre-operative risk factors, density of lens, type of anesthesia used, most patients report minimal discomfort during & after cataract surgery. Letting your eyeMD know your pain threshold will help prevent pain during & after surgery. More info: eyedoc2020@blogspot.com
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