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Will I have to wear glasses after cataract surgery?

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In most cases you will require glasses after cataract surgery, especially for reading. You may require a very thin lens to see distant objects along with normal reading glasses.
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The Kensington Eye Institute - FAQ
As with refractive surgery, we try to reduce your dependence on glasses and contact lenses after cataract surgery. We use computers to help calculate the power of your intraocular lens so that the glasses you wear after surgery will usually be thinner. Although many patients are able to function without glasses most patients will find that they need glasses for near vision or distance vision, or both after cataract surgery.
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You should expect to wear glasses after cataract and refractive lens extraction. With recent advances such as the Crystalens accommodating IOL you may be able to see near, far and at all distances in between without glasses. Using standard IOLs, monovision may permit reduced dependence on reading glasses.
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Standard (single vision) lens implants do not have the ability to provide a full range of vision. Thus, most people who have single vision lens implants will need glasses after cataract surgery. However, the AcrySof® ReSTOR® lens, a new advance in lens technology, is designed to improve your overall visual outcome. The ReSTOR® lens provides focus points at varying distances, providing sharper uncorrected vision throughout a full range of vision - from near to far.
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Will I need glasses after cataract surgery?

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It depends on what type of intraocular lens you elect to have implanted. Most patients do not need glasses or contacts for distance tasks following cataract surgery with a traditional monofocal IOL Monofocal IOL: An intraocular lens that provides patients with only one focal point. Most commonly, these lenses correct only for distance vision. , but still rely on reading glasses for near tasks.
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Cataract surgery and lens implantation are intended to restore your vision to normal, minimizing your dependence on glasses / contacts. Although many patients are able to function without glasses, most patients will find that they need glasses for near vision (reading and close-up work), distant vision, or both after cataract surgery.
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We try to reduce your dependence on glasses and contact lenses after cataract surgery. We use computers to help calculate the power of your intraocular lens so that the glasses you wear after surgery will usually be thinner. Although many patients are able to function without glasses, most patients will find that they need glasses for near vision or distance vision, or both after cataract surgery.
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Will I have to wear a patch after cataract surgery?

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No. Your eye will not be patched following surgery except in unusual cases. You will need to put eye drops in your eye for several weeks following surgery, but no patching will be required.
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Will I need my glasses changed after cataract surgery?

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Probably. One of our goals with modern-day cataract surgery is to reduce patients’ dependence on glasses. We frequently have patients able to drive without glasses following surgery. Many patients still need glasses for reading. We will take measurements and change glasses approximately four weeks after surgery.
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The goal of cataract surgery is to reduce your dependency on glasses following the procedure. Our practice utilizes computer technology to help us accurately determine the power of your intraocular lens. This provides patients with better vision so glasses are thinner and side effects such as glare and distortions are reduced. While many patients can function without glasses, most will still need reading glasses.
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Is cataract surgery serious?

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All surgery involves some risk, so yes, it is serious. However, cataract surgery is the most commonly performed type of surgery in the United States. Many cataract surgeons have several thousand procedures under their belt. Choosing a surgeon with this much experience will reduce the risk of something going wrong. [top]
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Where is cataract surgery done?

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Most of our cataract surgery is done in the Southgate Ambulatory Surgery Center. The Surgery Center is highly efficient because it has been set up mainly for cataract surgery. An American Board Certified anesthesiologist is on the staff. Nurses and other support personnel have extensive experience in cataract surgery, assuring a smooth and safe process. To you this means less upheaval, less anxiety and a short stay in the Surgery Center.
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Will I have to wear glasses following surgery?

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Most patients due to the normal aging process (forty or fifty) lose the ability to focus at close distances. Occasionally glasses may be helpful if reading for long periods of time or small print.
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Can I still wear glasses or contacts after surgery?

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Most patients do not wear glasses or contact lenses after LASIK. However for those who need or want to wear glasses or contacts for some occasions (e.g. driving or reading), they can still use them. Many patients are having LASIK because they are unable to wear contacts. LASIK changes the shape of the cornea, but does not change your ability or inability to wear contact lenses. If you had a problem wearing them before surgery, you probably will afterwards too.
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Should I wear my old glasses after surgery?

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Wearing your old glasses will not harm your eyes, but will probably not give you optimal vision either. Most patients find it best to wear glasses only for reading.
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It is preferable to avoid wearing glasses for at least 2-3 weeks following surgery as this may have an impact on the final position of the nasal bones.
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Who will do my cataract surgery?

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Dr. Tandon will meet with you, examine you, and discuss all the possible complications, answer all of your questions, and perform the surgery. Dr. Tandon, MD, PhD is a trained eye physician and surgeon from Stanford University. She is a board certified ophthalmologist.
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The Kensington Eye Institute - FAQ
Cataract surgery consists of removing the natural lens in the eye and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). The IOL replaces the natural lens that has been removed because it was cloudy and thus gives you better vision.
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Diabetes. Diabetes, especially when the blood sugar levels are above the safe range, causes changes in the eye that can result in cataracts. Disease inside the eye, such as glaucoma, long-term (chronic) uveitis, retinitis pigmentosa, or retinal detachment. Vitrectomy. People older than age 50 who have had the vitreous gel removed from their eye (vitrectomy) have an increased risk of cataracts.
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After having Cataract Surgery, what can I expect?

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Many patients are pleased to find that after topical, clear corneal cataract surgery their vision improvement begins almost immediately and they return home within a few hours after the procedure. Patients may find their vision better than ever; some will need to wear glasses for reading and other activities following the procedure. During the initial healing period there may be a few limitations on strenuous activities.
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If I have a cataract, should I wait to have surgery?

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Cataracts usually start as very small and practically unnoticeable but grow gradually larger and cloudier. Make sure you schedule annual visits to your eye doctor to monitor the progress of the cataract. Your doctor will determine when it is beneficial for you to have them removed. Some cataracts never really reach the stage where they should be removed.
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Is cataract surgery safe?

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Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed type of surgery in the United States and is considered to be a safe procedure. Choosing one of our surgeons with years of experience will reduce the risk a patient faces.
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How effective is cataract surgery?

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According to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), 98% of all cataract surgeries nationwide are successful.
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What are possible side effects of cataract surgery?

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with any surgery, pain, infection, swelling, and bleeding are possible, but very few patients experience serious problems. Your surgeon may prescribe medications for these effects. Retinal detachment also occurs in a few people. Be on the lookout for excessive pain, vision loss, or nausea, and report these symptoms to your eye surgeon immediately. The patented electrolyte balance of TheraTears precisely matches the human tear film for dry eye relief. Save $1.
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Contact lenses can be worn immediately but glasses will have to be taped to your forehead or propped on your cheeks for up to seven weeks.
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