No, vision generally doesn't deteriorate after cataract surgery unless other problems arise, such as macular degeneration or glaucoma. In cataract surgery, the eye doctor removes the opaque lens from the eye and replaces it with a transparent artificial lens. One of the best things about having cataract surgery is knowing that you'll finally be able to see clearly again. However, when you will regain your clear vision depends on the individual recovery rate.
Many patients report that their vision is clear just a few hours after cataract surgery. It's not common to have blurred vision for more than a few days after cataract surgery. If blurred vision persists, contact your eye doctor immediately. Patients should arrange for someone to pick them up at the surgical center, as it's not safe to drive immediately after cataract surgery. Cataract symptoms include blurred vision, double vision, sensitivity to light, and vision of faded or discolored colors.
So yes, cataract surgery improves vision, usually the next day, and for some people, it's even better than before. Patients should refrain from strenuous exercise until they have fully recovered three to four weeks after surgery. The longer you leave your cataracts untreated, the worse they will get and the more difficult it will be to operate on. If you have cataracts, you know that living with them can make it more difficult for you to do even the simplest activities. This can improve your reading vision without compromising your distance vision and will allow you to have a greater range of vision than standard monofocal options.
As you age, eye proteins begin to break down and build up in the lens, blurring your vision. When you undergo laser cataract surgery, the recovery time is shorter than in traditional cataract surgery, because using the LensX laser softens the lens before it is removed. Cataract surgery is often the best way to treat the condition and leave patients with clearer and sharper vision. As your vision slowly decreases due to cataracts, you may begin to give up activities you once enjoyed, such as reading, driving, or watching movies. Cataract procedures are the most common operation of any specialty in the United Kingdom, with around 400,000 cataract operations performed each year.
