- You had cataract surgery. It replaced your cloudy natural lens with a clear artificial one.
- After surgery, your eye will not hurt. But it may feel scratchy, sticky, or uncomfortable. It may also water more than usual.
- Most people see better 1 to 3 days after surgery.
- Your doctor may send you home with a bandage, patch, or clear shield on your eye. This will keep you from rubbing your eye. Your doctor will also give you eyedrops to help your eye heal. Use them exactly as directed.
- You can read or watch TV right away, but things may look blurry. Most people are able to return to work or their normal routine in 1 to 3 days. After your eye heals, you may still need to wear glasses, especially for reading.