anna7
I am due to have a cataract operation in the next few days. One eye initially and the second eye some time later. I am told it is more complicated because I have had laser eye surgery several years ago. To the ladies who have had this done - how soon after the operation would you say your eye actually looked normal again and how long does it take to recover. I note timetogo's dh went on holiday a week later which is encouraging. I appreciate it can take sometime for the sight to settle down . I am getting a bit nervous now but I need it sorting out, my sight is not good at the moment.
I had laser eye surgery years ago and recently had cataract procedure on both eyes about six weeks apart. I was referred by the optician who said it may not be possible to have the cataracts done because of the laser surgery. This turned out to be false, when I had the pre assessment they said the previous laser surgery would have no effect at all. The first eye was done on a Sunday afternoon at a private clinic and was very straightforward, just a bit of discomfort for about 24 hours. I was given enough drops which don’t have to be refrigerated, two lots of drops to be administered several times a day one for three weeks after and the other for four weeks after. After the initial discomfort I was amazed at the difference in vision between the two eyes, colours were much brighter and I could see quite small print. The second procedure was a little more uncomfortable, but only for about four days afterwards. When you stop the drops you have to have a check up at the optician and I now have vision good enough to drive without glasses and to read without glasses. With a small correction with glasses I have 20/20 vision. I do avoid driving at night but I think this is an age thing rather than anything to do with the cataract procedure. I was so impressed at the difference in my vision DH was hoping he would be referred when he had his last eye test but it isn’t necessary yet.