Sage-Tips

How do they hold the eye open during cataract surgery?

The eyelids are kept open by a small clip, so you will not be able to blink. Very few patients actually make any movement and a cough should cause no difficulty although if you can it is best to warn me that you want to do it. A cover will be placed on your eye to protect it at the end of the operation.

Are you restrained during cataract surgery?

Yes, typically you are awake during cataract surgery. This eliminates risks associated with general anesthesia (being “put to sleep”) and enables your cataract surgeon to communicate with you during your procedure.

Are you sitting or lying down during cataract surgery?

Cataract surgery is usually done in the day care unit at the London Clinic, opposite Clinica London. It is an outpatient procedure, meaning that you go into the hospital for only an hour or so and are sitting in a comfortable reclining chair while you wait to go into the operating theatre.

Do they cover your face during cataract surgery?

You are moved to a surgical chair and reclined to a comfortable position. The skin surrounding the eye is sterilized with a solution. It is then covered with what appeared to be a light gray piece of translucent plastic material with a hole around the eye.

How soon can I bend after cataract surgery?

You should not bend over after cataract surgery for at least 2 weeks. Bending over will place pressure on the eye and this may cause unnecessary complications to your eye.

How can I relax before cataract surgery?

5 Calming Ways to Prepare for Cataract Surgery

1. Talk to Your Doctor. Asking for a thorough explanation of what will happen during cataract surgery, and what is expected of you, can do wonders to calm your nerves.
2. Practice Breathing.
3. Eat a Good Meal.
4. Get a Good Night’s Sleep.
5. Wear Your Most Comfortable Clothing.

What happens the day after cataract surgery?

It’s completely normal to experience a little-blurred vision while your eyesight settles for a day or two, or in some cases for a week or two. Some people can require glasses for distance or near vision after cataract surgery but also have the option of laser eye surgery to decrease the need for glasses.

How long does it take for blurriness to go away after cataract surgery?

So How Long is Vision Blurry After Cataract Surgery? Most people will see improvement within 24-48 hours after cataract laser surgery, although it can take up to two weeks for your eyes to fully settle to the new implants. Most patients are back to normal activities the next day.