The surgeon will put a plastic lens in your eye. The surgeon may put one or more stitches in your eye and then put a patch over the eye. You will be in the recovery area for about an hour after surgery or until you are ready to go home. Have someone take you home. It's normal to feel itching, sticky eyelids, and mild discomfort for a while after cataract surgery.
Some fluid discharge is also common.
After 1 to 2 days, the discomfort should stop. You will have few limits on your activities after surgery. You can read and watch TV almost right away, but your vision may be blurry at first. You can do simple tasks such as ride in a car, stoop over to put on shoes, resume normal work, and visit friends. Do not rub your eye or allow water or other substances to get into your eye.