Usually patients see clearly immediately but sometimes it can take a little time for the vision to clear. Most patients tell us that everything is very bright at first and that colours are very rich. The eyedrops are continued up to the outpatient appointment one to two weeks later, and continue for 6-8 weeks in total. It is unlikely that your present glasses will be suitable for the eye after the operation. This is because a new implant will have replaced your old cataractous lens.
Many patients see well after the operation without glasses.
Some will however, need to have a new spectacle lens made to match the new implant. The eye will not be ready for the new spectacle until one month aftter the operation. At this time you may go to your own optician and have an ordinary eye test. The optician will the be able to give you new glasses. In the meantime you may continue to wear your present glasses although they may not be as sharp as before.