One of the many health issues that can become an inconvenience and possibly debilitating as we age is cataracts. The resulting blurriness of cataracts can remain minimally blurry long term or can progress into blindness. Either way, this can be debilitating to any otherwise healthy and independent adult and can impact their lifestyle with things such as the ability to drive and navigate in an unfamiliar surrounding. Because of this, many people seek out treatment to maintain their freedom and independence of lifestyle.
Most Common Treatment Option
One of the most common treatment options for cataracts is surgery, and with the risks of this surgery being minimal, patients have a 98% success rate. Even the most severe conditions have seen resulting improvement. Patients who opt to receive cataract surgery in Oahu do however need to be prepared for this procedure to heal within the average time frame.
Five Things to Help You Prepare for Surgery
- You will not be able to drive after surgery and will need to have someone available to drive you home.
- You will be awake for surgery, and this will allow you to talk to the surgeon as he may ask you questions during the procedure.
- Following your surgery, it’s normal to experience blurry vision. So do not be alarmed if your vision is not clear.
- Several days after surgery, you should feel much better although full recovery can take up to 4-6 weeks.
- It is in your best interest to refrain from reading or watching TV for the first day following surgery.
Communicate with Your Doctor
The doctors and staff are available to patients throughout the entire surgery process, from pre-surgery assessments to post-surgery care. If the patient feels they are not healing properly, it is important that they consult with the doctor to let him know about their questions regarding their cataract surgery in Oahu. At Hawaii Vision Clinic, we strive to give optimal care to our patients throughout the entire experience. We find great satisfaction in seeing the improved vision and health of our patients. What could be more distressing than to be unable to enjoy the beautiful views of this island?
