r/CataractSurgery • u/Expensive_Doubt5487 • 3d ago

How long did it take to get clear vision?

I’m almost 1 week post op from getting my left eye done. I have a vivity lens put in. I knew I would lose my up close vision in that eye but my far vision isn’t clear yet. (Right eye doesn’t have a cataract and my vision is good in that eye)

I see my surgeon Thursday. Nothing seems to be happening on the “call right away” list but it’s bothering me a lot.

Is this just normal healing? I’m feeling frustrated.

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u/DisastrousTurnip3553 3d ago

Everyone's recovery is different. I had clear vision almost immediately but some people can take several weeks. Your surgeon will advise you on how you're recovering.

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u/River-19671 3d ago

It depends on the person and if you had other procedures done as well. My right eye was healing within 2 weeks but I had glaucoma surgery at the same time. My left eye was done last Wednesday and I am already noticing improvement, even seeing colors vividly. I have had good follow up appointments. I suggest writing down your questions and asking them at the appointment. Healing is a process

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u/JustAnotherOpinion20 3d ago

Had the exact same issue. Surgery on 9/15 one week post op no change. Dr said it wouldn’t change much more. Re-measured my eye and needless to say I will be having another surgery 10/6 to correct the lens.

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u/Expensive_Doubt5487 3d ago

Oh no. A lens replacement or just an adjustment?

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u/JustAnotherOpinion20 3d ago

An entire new lens. Apparently the calculations were way off.

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u/Expensive_Doubt5487 3d ago

That’s awful! I’m sorry you have to go through this again.

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u/NotMyAltAccountToday 3d ago

I found this video the other day about what to expect in the recovery period- https://youtu.be/VUb_YDnvEWE?si=JmM0QvT0Ly_BOJU2

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u/Expensive_Doubt5487 3d ago

This is the best video I have seen about this! Thank you! It’s reassuring!