what to expect after cataract surgery

After cataract surgery, you can expect your vision to start improving within a few days, although it may be initially blurry as your eye heals and adjusts. Most people see better within 1 to 3 days after surgery, but it can take 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover and see as clearly as possible. You may experience side effects such as grittiness, watering, blurred vision, double vision, and a red or bloodshot eye, which usually improve within a few days. Its common to feel like something is in your eye, and your eyes may be sensitive to the environment for at least a week after surgery. You may also need to wear glasses, especially for reading, even after your eye has healed. Full recovery from cataract surgery typically takes four weeks, and in most cases, complications are uncommon and can be treated successfully. Its important to follow your doctors instructions regarding the use of eye drops and any prescribed medications, and to contact your doctor immediately if you experience vision loss, increased pain and/or redness, spots (floaters) or flashes in your vision, or other concerning symptoms after surgery.