Cataract Post-Surgical Care
Post-Op Care With the Team Optometrists
For most patients who have completed cataract surgery, postoperative visits are
needed one day and approximately one week postoperatively. In addition to
monitoring your recovery from the surgery itself, an important aspect of your
postoperative recovery is the prescription of glasses, when needed. Most
patients will need glasses part time for reading, most commonly, and sometimes
for driving, television, and similar activities. Because of the microsurgical
technique employed by Dr. Steinert, you will usually have stable vision by your
second appointment.
For your convenience, therefore, you are seen by one of the team optometrists
at these visits. The optometrist will check your vision and will prescribe
temporary or permanent glasses or contact lenses, as you wish, to speed your
recovery to full activity.