Sports Vision
When athletes undergo a comprehensive vision examination, it is important to have good vision. However, it goes beyond just checking for 20/20 vision. There are many additional components that allow for good athleticism, including:
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If you’re reading this, you’ve probably been told you have cataracts. We know that the thought of eye surgery can be a bit scary—it’s your eyes after all. At Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons, we’re here to help you every step of the way—before, during and after your cataract surgery. As ophthalmologists in the greater Philadelphia area, we’ve performed thousands of cataract surgery procedures. It is a very common procedure; in fact, in the United States, it is the most frequently performed elective surgical procedure. Additionally, cataract surgery is a very fast procedure, typically taking less than 30 minutes in the operating room. Complications due to cataract surgery are rare and are generally due to the patient having other health issues.
Right after cataract surgery, your cataract surgeon will likely place a protective shield over your eye. We usually recommend that you wear the patch or shield when you sleep for the first week. This will help ensure that you do not accidently rub your eye. When you get home, you’ll probably feel tired and should rest and take it easy.
You’ll need someone to drive you home and to the first post-operative appointment. You won’t be able to drive until your eye doctor gives you permission.
The eye on which you had surgery may feel scratchy or irritated. This is normal.
Some patients see very well the day after cataract surgery. Other patients see well a few days after surgery, and still others may need a full month to reach their maximum vision improvement.
Most daily activities can be resumed following your surgery, in particular:
For most people who have cataracts, both eyes are surgically treated—one after the other. So if you have your “first” eye done, approximately one month later, you will have your “second” eye done. The surgeries are spread out this way to best assure your “first” eye recovers from the procedure and that your vision in that eye is stabilized. Once this is assured, and it routinely is, surgery is performed on your other eye.
After you have had cataract surgery in both eyes, we’ll examine your eyes for eyeglasses and give you a final prescription. If you’ve gone with a premium IOL, such as a multifocal or accommodative, you may not need eyeglasses.
During cataract surgery recovery, most patients experience very little pain or discomfort. Are you ready to learn more? We would be happy to schedule a cataract consultation to discuss your vision and eye care needs. Just give us a call at 267-410-1046 or visit eyeops.com.