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How Long Does Cataract Surgery Take?

At Swagel Wootton Eye Institute, our cataract surgeons in Arizona use the latest advanced technology to ensure that your recovery time goes as smoothly as possible. Learn more about what to expect during recovery and what you can do to avoid complications.

Cataract surgery is fast and minimally invasive. The procedure takes 30 minutes to one hour for both conventional and laser cataract surgery. You can go home following the post-op recovery period and do not have to stay overnight at a hospital.

How Long Does Cataract Surgery Take?

At Swagel Wootton Eye Institute, our cataract surgeons in Arizona use the latest advanced technology to ensure that your recovery time goes as smoothly as possible. Learn more about what to expect during recovery and what you can do to avoid complications.

Cataract surgery is fast and minimally invasive. The procedure takes 30 minutes to one hour for both conventional and laser cataract surgery. You can go home following the post-op recovery period and do not have to stay overnight at a hospital.

Symptoms During Recovery

Your eye will need a few days to a week to adjust to the Intraocular Lens used to replace your damaged lens. The eye may take up to a month to fully recover. Clients report the following symptoms at this time:

  • Irritation, itchiness and soreness
  • Difficulty seeing in bright light
  • More tear production than usual
  • Blurry vision as your eye heals and adjusts

Call us immediately if you have any questions or if the symptoms persist more than a few days.

Additional Surgical Interventions

Our cataract surgeons in Arizona operate on one eye at a time. If you need surgery on both eyes, we schedule a follow-up appointment to see if your eye is healing as expected. If there are no issues, we can schedule your procedure for the second eye.

It’s possible that you may develop secondary cataracts due to scar tissue. Typically, we can resolve this via a YAG laser capsulotomy to remove the scar tissue around your IOL.

Call Swagel Wootton Eye Institute at (480) 641-3937 8 am – 5 pm from Monday – Friday. We will explain your options and let you know if you are a good candidate for cataract surgery in Chandler or Mesa, AZ.

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