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After Implantable Contact Lenses
Deciding on whether or not to have implantable contact lens surgery is based on many factors, one of which is understanding what you should expect after the surgery. Compared with laser eye surgery it is a more invasive procedure as the contact lens is placed within the eye. Consequently the recovery period following implantable contact lenses is longer than that following laser eye surgery and the following explains what you should expect:
- Immediately after the surgery you will have padding over your eye to help minimise the risk of infection.
- Your eyes will feel gritty and sore after surgery, however the discomfort will be controlled with eye drops.
- You should notice considerable visual improvement even on the first day after surgery.
- Implantable contact lens recovery is generally quick and you will notice a rapid improvement both your vision and comfort over the first few days.
- You will need someone with you on the day of surgery to drive you home.
- Most people can drive/return to work within 1-2 weeks.
- Your aftercare schedule will vary from one surgeon to another. After implantable contact lens surgery expect to have aftercare appointments 1 day after surgery, 1 month after surgery, 3 months after surgery and then 1 year after surgery.
- Most people show complete recovery of implantable contact lens surgery by 2 months.
Everyone’s eyes are different and so some people may recover faster and with fewer complications than others. Following your surgeon’s advice and attending all your aftercare appointments will ensure you have the best chance of a quick and easy recovery from implantable contact lens surgery.
Additional information you may find helpful:
What is involved in the implantable contact lens procedure?What exactly are implantable contact lenses?
What are the risks of Implantable contact lenses?
What are the advantages of Implantable contact lenses?
Got a question about Implantable contact lenses? Ask it in our laser eye surgery forum.
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