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Will I need glasses after the cataract surgery?
Cataract/Refractive Lens Surgery with a Traditional Lens:
Yes, glasses required for intermediate and near, and if you
have significant astigmatism, then for distance as well.
If you choose cataract surgery alone, with a single-focus lens,
then you may have issues with astigmatism after the surgery.
You may need glasses to address this astigmatism, and you will
certainly need glasses to see intermediate distances, such as
computer work, as well as to see near points, such as reading
fine print. Remember that the primary goal of cataract surgery
is to correct cataracts and not to reduce the need for glasses.
Cataract/Refractive Lens Surgery with a Premium Lens Implant:
Eliminate or significantly reduce the need for glasses for
distance, intermediate, and near work.
If you choose cataract surgery with a premium lens implant,
then you can regain a full spectrum of vision, at a variety of
focal points. It's been my experience that 95% of patients can
achieve freedom from glasses for 95% of their daily activities
using premium lenses. A reasonable goal for near vision is
reading the newspaper with good lighting. Reading the tiny
words on the back of a packet of Splenda or Equal in a dimly-lit
restaurant will likely require magnifiers. If you really hate using
glasses, if you're motivated, and if you have an easy-going
personality, then this is likely the very best option for you. |
