Many people prefer to wear contact lenses instead of eyeglasses, so you'll be pleased to know that you can continue to wear them after cataract surgery, as long as you give your eye enough time to heal. We recommend that patients wait six weeks before wearing contact lenses after cataract surgery. When it comes to vision correction after cataract surgery, there are several options available. Advanced lens implants may reduce your dependence on eyeglasses and contact lenses, or you may prefer to wear eyeglasses.
If you choose to wear contact lenses, your doctor will decide when it's safe to start wearing them again. Generally, wait three to seven days before wearing lenses again, although soft lenses can be used as soon as two weeks after surgery. Gas-permeable contact lenses are an excellent choice for patients because of how well they promote eye health. The best candidates for this option are usually patients who are used to wearing monovision lenses, such as Matthew. Accurately measuring corneas that have been altered by the use of contact lenses or by previous refractive surgery is a challenge.
These implants will improve Jerry's visual acuity without glasses, but he will still need glasses to concentrate well on both distance and close tasks. A catheter is then inserted to rupture and remove the cataract, and then the surgeon will insert the new lens.
Tips for Wearing Contact Lenses After Cataract Surgery
These glasses will be beneficial during recovery and you can continue to wear them whenever you feel especially uncomfortable or sensitive to light. Most people don't feel pain or discomfort after cataract surgery; however, they may have blurred or blurred vision in the operated eye for up to 24 hours after surgery. To avoid eye injuries after cataract surgery, it's best to wait until after your follow-up appointment with your surgeon, who will tell you that it's safe to wear contact lenses again.What Happens During Cataract Surgery?
In cataract surgery, the natural lens is removed and replaced by an artificial intraocular lens (IOL).Patients with cataracts who wear contact lenses or who have undergone refractive surgery have special challenges in achieving the desired results. The type of vision correction you choose after cataract surgery depends on your eye condition, individual lifestyle preferences, and the professional recommendation of your eye doctor. Multifocal lenses can be implanted in both of Matthew's eyes, providing sharp focus both up close and far in both eyes.
