FAQ's

Does cataract surgery hurt?

Can I resume my normal activities after cataract surgery?

Can I drive home after cataract surgery?

Can I take a shower or wash my hair after surgery?

I've been told that I have glaucoma. Will I go blind?

What is presbyopia and how is it treated?

I sometimes have black spots in front of my eyes. What is it? Should I worry?

I've been told I have macular degeneration. Can it be treated?

Does cataract surgery hurt?

No injections are involved. Eye drops with IV Sedation make the experience quite tolerable.

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Can I resume my normal activities after cataract surgery?

Generally there are few restrictions. Eye drops as prescribed are necessary.

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Can I drive home after cataract surgery?

After administration of any sedative, there should be no driving for at least 24 hours.

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Can I take a shower or wash my hair after surgery?

It's safer to take a bath and not wash your hair until advised at the first post operative visit.

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I've been told that I have glaucoma. Will I go blind?

If glaucoma is not treated, vision will be lost. Glaucoma is a thief in the night who steals your vision.

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What is presbyopia and how is it treated?

Around age 40, people's eyes can't focus up close to read. A special lens for close work or bifocals are needed.

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I sometimes have black spots in front of my eyes. What is it? Should I worry?

This is a warning that the vitreous gel in the eye is changing. An examination is needed.

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I've been told I have macular degeneration. Can it be treated?

Some forms of macular degeneration can be helped. the individual condition must be evaluated.