Recovery after lens replacement surgery is usually quick and similar to cataract surgery. Many people notice clearer vision within days, with fine‑tuning over several weeks.
Early Recovery
The first week brings rapid improvement.
- Vision often becomes brighter and clearer within the first few days, though it may still fluctuate.
- Mild discomfort, grittiness, or light sensitivity are common and usually settle with prescribed drops.
- Most patients resume light daily activities and desk work within a few days, following clinic advice.
- Post‑operative checks ensure that the lens implant is well positioned and pressure is normal.
Ongoing Healing
Fine‑tuning and neuroadaptation continue beyond the first week.
- Vision typically stabilises over 4-6 weeks, with some adaptations to multifocal or extended‑range lenses taking several months.
- Short periods of glare, halos, or imbalance between eyes may occur while the brain adjusts.
- Restrictions on heavy lifting, swimming, and eye rubbing mirror those after cataract surgery.
- Regular follow‑ups track healing and allow any residual prescription to be addressed.
