What to Expect After Cataract Surgery?
An experienced cataract surgeon or eye specialist in Melbourne, using modern microsurgical techniques, would generally take less than 10 minutes to perform a cataract surgery. However, performing safe cataract surgery is not a race rather the focus for any cataract surgeon is to perform safe and high quality cataract surgery for their patients. Following the surgery, an eye specialist will assess the patient’s recovery.
At Melbourne Comprehensive Eye Surgeons (MCES) they take care of their patients and perform high quality surgery. They ensure that they discharge their patients from the clinic after a safe recovery from anaesthetic and after making sure that the sight in the treated eye has been restored.
Following are some of the questions that patients ask soon after their cataract surgery.
How long before I can see after cataract surgery?
Most patients can see reasonably well within a few hours of cataract surgery. With routine cataract surgery, your vision should be quite good the following day and should be very sharp within a week or two of cataract surgery.
Do I have to see my doctor the day after my cataract surgery?
In most cases, for routine uncomplicated cataract surgery, it is not necessary for you to come to the clinic the day after your cataract operation. Generally, MCES staff will call you the morning after your cataract surgery to make sure that you are recovering as expected. If your cataract operation is complex, or there are any concerns about how you may recover from cataract surgery, you may be asked to attend the clinic within a day or two of cataract surgery to ensure your eye is recovering as expected.
When can I resume normal activities after cataract surgery?
MCES have developed a list of key considerations:
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· Do not rub your eye.
· In the first week, avoid swimming and do not get anything into the eye.
· You can shower and wash your hair, but avoid getting soap in your eye.
· Avoid any make-up around the eye for at least 1 week.
· Avoid strenuous physical activity and contact sports for up to 1 month following cataract surgery.
· Your ability to drive will depend on the vision in your other eye, how quickly your vision returns and if there is a large difference in the need for glasses between your eyes after cataract surgery.
At MCES, they have a purpose built state-of-the-art facility that has been designed to create a warm and inviting atmosphere from the moment you walk in the front door. They understand that cataract surgery can be a daunting experience, and they strive to create a pleasant and relaxing experience for you. Following your cataract surgery, they are available to help. Call them on 9455 1714 to speak to a friendly team member.
Have you recently had cataract surgery? What tips did you receive following your surgery? Share them in the comments section below.
