What can I do 2 weeks after cataract surgery?
As you heal, there are a few things to consider in the first two weeks after surgery that will help your recovery time:
- Do not drive until after the first day following your surgery.
- Do not perform heavy lifting or strenuous activities.
- To help prevent infections, do not swim or use a hot tub.
Can you have cataract surgery one week apart?
The earliest we can schedule the cataract surgeries is one week apart. This ensures precise lens measurements for the second eye depending on how the first eye recovers from cataract surgery.
Can cataract surgery be done too soon?
But is there such a thing as having cataract surgery too early or too late? Not exactly. While cataracts can be removed at any stage of development, Medicare and private insurance carriers will only cover the procedure when cataracts have begun to impact a patient’s life as described above.
Why is my vision blurry 2 weeks after cataract surgery?
Sometimes after surgery, blood vessels in the retina leak. As fluid collects in your eye, it blurs your vision. Your doctor will treat it with eye drops, and it could take weeks or months to heal. It usually gets completely better.
How long after cataract surgery can you sleep on that side?
Rubbing your eye or even water splashing in your eye can aggravate the chances of infection. You may also want to avoid sleeping on the side of the operated eye for the first 24 hours.
Why are cataract surgeries 2 weeks apart?
Some may wish to wait two weeks between eyes. Most ophthalmologists will not do two cataract surgeries a day apart. They are concerned about the possibility of a rare but serious complication that might occur during the days following surgery.
How long does it take for cataract surgery to completely heal?
Your doctor may prescribe eyedrops or other medication to prevent infection, reduce inflammation and control eye pressure. Sometimes, these medications can be injected into the eye at the time of surgery. After a couple of days, most of the discomfort should disappear. Often, complete healing occurs within eight weeks.
Why do eyes hurt 2 weeks after cataract surgery?
Although increased IOP after cataract surgery—especially in the immediate postoperative period—is a potential cause of pain, I have found that the most common cause of postoperative pain is drying of the ocular surface from the preservatives in perioperative drops, exposure during surgery, and wound creation.
Should I wear my old glasses after cataract surgery?
Usually, old prescription glasses will no longer work very well with the newly operated eye. Because there is no harm in wearing them, some patients continue to use their old prescription eyeglasses to see with the un-operated eye.
What is ghosting after cataract surgery?
Ghosting vision or double vision, also more properly known as diplopia, is a condition that occurs when your eyes that normally work together start to see two slightly different images. Double vision occurs when these two different images cause you to see them transposed next to each other.
Is it normal to see double after cataract surgery?
Diplopia after cataract extraction is an uncommon, but often distressing, sequel to otherwise successful cataract surgery.
Will I need glasses after toric lenses?
If you have astigmatism, it’s likely that you’ve needed to wear glasses or contacts for quite some time to correct your astigmatism. If you choose cataract surgery with a Toric, astigmatism correcting IOL, it’s likely that you’ll be able to see clearly at a distance without glasses after your surgery.
