After Surgery
Will I be able to see immediately after Surgery?
Recovery following modern cataract surgery is fast, with many patients attaining 20/20 vision or better within 24-36 hours. We use clear plastic shields immediately after your surgery simply as a preventative against unintended eye-rubbing. Things will initially be a little blurry but because we do not use occlusive dressings, you will not be left in the dark.
What will happen after Surgery?
For your complete reassurance, all patients are contacted or seen in person depending on preference as a matter of course the day after surgery. A second post-operative check-up is then usually only required at around 7-10 days. A full course of post-operative anti-inflammatory eye drops is an important means of ensuring a good outcome and our team will discuss this with you at each step of your recovery. After your final post-operative check with one of our optometrists or skilled ophthalmic technicians, you will need to wait around a month for your eye to completely stabilise before considering a visit to your regular optometrist for an update of your spectacles if required.