Recovery & Vision Expectations After Cataract Surgery

Everyone's body is unique and heals differently. This is also true with the eye and visual recovery after cataract removal. Dr. Schumer and Dr. Litzinger share what is typical for most patients and how the technology you choose impacts how you see after the procedure.

[vegasrenie]

So sad to see so many people having issues after cataract surgery. I went from wearing "Coke bottle" glasses as a youth (thank goodness for polycarbonate!) to 20/20 vision. Everything is clear, bright, and as one friend of mine said, it's almost like 3-D vision. so far I've just had one eye done and I wish I could have the second one done tomorrow instead of next month! The untreated eye is still very blurry, of course, and the colors are murky. I had no idea that I had lost my color perception so badly over the years. Best thing I ever did for myself.

[howkriv]

I had both eyes done at the same time. The doctor said that because of the difference between the two eyes, if I had only one done, I would see double. I was TERRIFIED! Everything went smoothly, no pain whatsoever. I had noticeable improvement immediately, but close-up vision was a little blurry. Within a day or two that resolved itself. I am using cheap readers until everything settles down. I am taking drops per doctor's orders. After four days, I drove my car and it really felt strange to drive without glasses. I like wearing glasses, so I may have bifocals with little or no correction in the top section and reading prescriptions in the bifocal part. I'm excited to reach the conclusion of the process. I am being treated by Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles.

[billrhea]

I don’t understand how insurance does not pay for the best. I’m a photographer and I don’t get to tell my clients they pay more if I use my better cameras

[tbetyf]

My cararact surgerY went great no pain. Immediate greatly improved vision. I can't wait for the second eye to be done. all i experience is a bit of scratchy eye that is it.

[davecooke]

Had both eyes done, see great. it’s been a month and two weeks still using drops in right eye for another two weeks 😊

[DNCallister]

My eye surgeon flat out told me if I wanted 20/20 vision, it would cost me another $3000 dollars out of pocket. I said no way, I don't mind wearing glasses. My vision, after surgery was not clear and I still need to use my old glasses for both close up and distance. Seemed like a waste of time to me.

[ltn]

I wore glasses only at night to drive, could see fine during day. Had cataract surgery 15 days ago with the expensive lenses. I cancelled my second eye because I am having trouble
focusing on anything. Things are bright but my focus is off, my peripheral vision is so out of whack my that my equilibrium is is way off & I fell down our basement stairs TWICE in 2 days. Broke my leg the second time! Went back to Dr. 2 days ago & he said I am a slow
healer & put a contact lens in that eye. It was somewhat ok until the next morning. Now I am back to the same can"t focus vision. I wish I had NEVER had cataract surgery!

[muhammadakhtar]

Thank you gentlemen.
Your information is very helpful.

[jewel]

I had to do my own eye drops. I developed edema behind my cornea and I also found out that I had Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy. I will need reading glasses but see 20/20 at a distance which is amazing. The day after the first one it looked bright white like a Tide commercial. The one with edema looked pink. It was wild living like that until I got medication to help with the edema.

[moniquemenard]

I’m not pleased with my cataract surgeries even after 2 months. Can’t see well at night. Overall I’m not happy with them.

[michaelthompson]

if only it had been like this for me, after three and a half years i am still recovering and dare not risk having my second eye done as blurry vision is better than no vision. there again im from the UK so surgery was done on the NHS and it was horrendous from stat to finish.

[johnfelipe]

I was left with Dysphotopsia after Lens Replacement ICB00 Johnson & Johnson Lens. I am in great pain everyday since my surgery.

[dixieblasberg]

I got Panoptix lenses so I wouldn't need glasses at all. Boy, was that ever a mistake! Left eye is OK for distance but not perfect. Right eye, my dominant eye, is much worse so both eyes do not work well together. Both eyes are horrible for reading. I need readers at 2.50. I have had theYAG laser procedure on both eyes. Now doctor is considering another laser surgery (PRK) but I don't want to go through the discomfort for such little difference. I suspect I'll be wearing glasses again. Don't expect miracles.

[SusanLlewellyn-ppxn]

❤ this video..there are many, this is my fave. Thanks. 😅..."This Too Shall Pass'...not looking forward to seeing those floaters things, but o well....😮. gonna ask 4 LASER

[littleone]

I just had cataract surgery done in October 2 weeks later the other eye in November 2023 . I paid to have a laser correct surgery for my astigmatism with upgraded lenes ( Clareon UV IOL ) they were set for distance & readers after surgery.As well as seeing 20/20.
NOPE - Have to wear glasses now !! Not only can I not see up close, but my distance is off as well.Now dealing Halos in my own house & light Sensitive left like this since Nov. Unable to see clearly I am fall risk.& live alone.
This has been the worst experience of my life nobody should ever be left in the condition I've been left in & I'm still waiting on my glasses

[patriciablankson]

I did my one month now but can see images only colour

[devendraaswal]

Hello Dr. Schumer and Dr. Litzinger, I had both my eyes operated for cataract with B & L, EDOF lenses.
Being myopic with -8/-8 eyesight I had barrage laser for my right eye for a horse shoe tear and left eye for a lattice one week before the operation. The cataract operation was successful, but till now after 4 weeks my vision is still blurred and I cannot see clearly beyond 3 metres, reading vision is good. During post operation check, my laser barrage are healing well, OCT is also good. My query is whether my vision is going to improve over a period of time. I don't mind waiting. Thanks! in advance Doctor.

[Barnabas]

does cataract surgery make floaters worse?

[patriciablankson]

Pls connect with me because 8 worried, I feel heavyness in the operated upon

[xikkcku]

Why do I get a sharp pain in my eye a week afted surgery