How long do you have to stay in hospital after cataract surgery?
You’ll be at the hospital for no more than four hours. Cataract surgery can be performed using eye drops to numb the area, or under a local anaesthetic. If you have surgery with eye drops only, you will need to wear a transparent shield over your eye until you get home.
Do you lie down during cataract surgery?
The standard position for patients having cataract surgery is the supine position: the patients lie flat on their backs to face the operating microscope overhead. However, a small proportion of patients are unable to lie flat because of medical problems such as spinal deformity or orthopnea.
What happens on the first day of cataract surgery?
After the procedure After cataract surgery, expect your vision to begin improving within a few days. Your vision may be blurry at first as your eye heals and adjusts. Colors may seem brighter after your surgery because you are looking through a new, clear lens.
What happens on the day of cataract surgery?
Small incision cataract surgery: Once the eye is numbed, the ophthalmologist will make a tiny incision on the cornea and inserting a specialized, small probe. This device emits ultrasound waves that break up the damaged lens, allowing the pieces to be removed, a process called phacoemulsification.
What goes on during cataract surgery?
During cataract surgery, the clouded lens is removed, and a clear artificial lens is usually implanted. In some cases, however, a cataract may be removed without implanting an artificial lens. Surgical methods used to remove cataracts include: Using an ultrasound probe to break up the lens for removal.
Do you have to take your clothes off for cataract surgery?
You will not be asked to undress prior to your surgery. Please wear clean loose fitting clothing such as a blouse or shirt that can be opened down the front.
Can you go in the sun after cataract surgery?
You should wear sunglasses outside, but it’s even more important after cataract surgery. Protect your eyes from UV damage and don’t go out unless you have a good pair of sunglasses on!
How long should you wait before cataract surgery?
If you need cataract surgery in both eyes, your surgeon typically will prefer that you wait one to three weeks between procedures, so your first eye has healed sufficiently and you have good vision in that eye before the second surgery is performed.
How long is the recovery time after cataract surgery?
Cataract surgery recovery time is considered to be approximately six weeks. However, most patients should find that any pain or discomfort will subside within a day or two of their surgery. Immediately following cataract surgery, patients may experience some pain and irritation of the eye.
What questions should you ask before cataract surgery?
How will I know when it’s time for cataract surgery? Cataracts occur naturally as a part of the body’s aging process.
What should I expect after cataract surgery?
Your cataract surgery recovery should be short and uneventful, as long as your health is good and you don’t have other major eye problems. Statistics also show that your chances of a good outcome and sharper vision after surgery are excellent.