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How bad is near vision after cataract surgery?
After cataract surgery, expect your vision to begin improving within a few days. Your vision may be blurry at first as your eye heals and adjusts. Colors may seem brighter after your surgery because you are looking through a new, clear lens.
Does near vision improve after cataract surgery?
Presbyopia is a type of farsightedness caused by age-related loss of flexibility in the lens. If you need eyeglasses for distance-related vision problems, you can expect to see an improvement in your vision after cataract surgery.
Can I have both distance and near vision after cataract surgery?
It is possible to have both distance and near vision after cataract surgery using a different target focal length for each eye. Most often patients are happier with a distance focal length IOL placed in their dominant eye and a near or intermediate focal length IOL placed in the non-dominant eye. This is termed monovision.
Will my distance vision be worse with my IOL set?
If you are nearsighted and chose to have your IOL set for “near” vision (“14 inches”), will your distance vision in that eye without glasses be worse than it is now, the same, or better? Unless one decides to have a multifocal lens placed, they have to choose either distance or near vision after cataract surgery for each eye.
Where are near-vision IOLs placed?
These IOLs are placed in front of the natural lens, either in front of or behind the iris. Cataracts that begin in the center of the lens (nuclear cataracts) are the most common cause of nearsightedness getting worse in adults. Most people choose distance-vision IOLs over near-vision IOLs, and they use glasses for sharp near vision.
How do I choose the right IOL for me?
Most people choose distance-vision IOLs over near-vision IOLs, and they use glasses for sharp near vision. But some people choose IOLs that provide better near vision for reading, and they use glasses for distance vision. If you are having the lenses in both eyes replaced, your doctor may recommend monovision.