Later in the day you will be released, and you can resume normal, moderate activity as soon as you feel up to it. When you return home, begin using your eyedrops as prescribed. Be sure to wear eyeglasses or a hard shield to protect your eye. When outdoors, use sunglasses. While sleeping, use a shield to avoid accidentally bumping the eye.
Convalescence Following cataract surgery, most of the healing occurs within three months.
During that time, it is important to visit your ophthalmologist and use the eyedrops as prescribed. If you have had an intraocular lens implanted and have no complications, you will notice improved vision in a week, or even sooner. You can get temporary glasses shortly after the surgery, but your final eyeglass or contact lens will not be ordered until most of the healing is completed. Complications of Surgery or Lens Implantation Of the vast majority of patients who have cataract surgery, only a small number experience complications. Infection, bleeding and retinal swelling or detachment might occur.