“Can vision change after cataract surgery?”

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“Can vision change after cataract surgery?”

I am a 48 year old male. I wonder if vision can change after cataract surgery?

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**Dr. Marshall N. Cyrlin** Ophthalmologist Southfield, MI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Marshall N. Cyrlin Ophthalmologist Southfield, MI

I wonder if this is a serious question. If all goes well the expectation is that you will see better. Why else would you have surgery?

**Dr. Richard E. Bensinger** Ophthalmologist Seattle, WA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Richard E. Bensinger Ophthalmologist Seattle, WA

Of course. Changing (improving) vision is the goal.

**Frank X. Cao** Ophthalmologist Rochester Hills, Michigan · Accepted Answer

Frank X. Cao Ophthalmologist Rochester Hills, Michigan

Vision and refraction (glasses prescription) can and frequently does change after cataract surgery although it usually doesn't change a large amount.

**Dr. Yuri Oleynikov** Ophthalmologist Beverly Hills, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Yuri Oleynikov Ophthalmologist Beverly Hills, CA

Yes, it can.

**Dr. Conrad Giles** Ophthalmologist Southfield, MI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Conrad Giles Ophthalmologist Southfield, MI

Of course