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Has Anyone Had to Change Prescriptions Years After Cataract Surgery?

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I had cataract surgery 5 years ago. I had complications after surgery and struggled to see for two and a half years one of my problems was cloudy lense in the left eye, had jag laser done in 6/06. My vision was sooooo great. Got glasses for reading a few months later. I was just wondering if anyone here had to have new glasses every two or five years after surgery.

Tagged as: Cataract Eye Surgery, glasses, left eye, prescriptions, two and a half years

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canada_winnipeg_man June 5, 2009 at 11:54 pm: In cataract surgery, the ophthalmologist removes the clouded lens from your eye and replaces it with a clear, artificial lens. This lens is very durable and should last for the rest of your life.

Your vision after cataract surgery generally doesn't deteriorate over time. However, sometimes the lens capsule that holds the implant becomes cloudy. In such cases, the cloudy capsule can easily be treated with a laser to make it clear again.

Most people will require glasses after cataract surgery — either for close-up work, distance or both. If you currently wear glasses, your prescription will likely require a correction for close-up work after surgery.

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