My wifes doctor says she needs to schedule cataract surgery. What can we expect after surgery?
• First, before she has cataract surgery be sure that you find out about all of the options in lens implant types. Instead of the standard clear lens, there is the multi-focal lens that is available and will restore vision and minimize or eliminate the need for glasses. Following surgery, patients can go home on the same day of your surgery. Your wife will not be able to drive and will need a ride home. Activities may be limited such as bending and lifting the day of the surgery. She will follow up with the eye doctor the next few days, the following week and a month later to check how the eye is healing. There may be itching and mild discomfort for a couple of days after surgery. Your wife should avoid rubbing or pressing on her eye. She will need to clean her eyelids with tissue or cotton balls to remove any crusty discharge. The doctor may prescribe medications to prevent infection and control eye pressure. After a couple of days, all discomfort should disappear. Generally, complete
