Vision after a three snip procedure is usually stable quickly, although ointment and mild watering can cause short-term blur.
Immediate and early changes
Right after surgery, ointment and tears may blur sight on the operated side. This is expected and usually improves over hours to days.
- Blur is often worst just after applying ointment
- Reading and close work may feel more effortful at first
- Colours and overall focus should remain broadly normal
- Report sudden dark shadows, double vision, or strong pain urgently
- Most daily tasks are manageable with care
Settling over the next days
As the punctum heals and tearing improves, vision usually feels clearer. The eye surface often becomes more comfortable than before surgery.
- Many people feel vision is fairly stable within several days
- Temporary dryness or watering can still cause fluctuations
- Glasses prescriptions rarely need immediate change
- Plan a routine eye test once everything has healed
- Seek review if blur persists instead of improving
