Post Cateract Lens Replacement
Do you need glasses after cataract surgery?
After cataract surgery, many people still benefit from wearing glasses—how much depends on the type of intraocular lens (IOL) you received and how your eye heals.
✔️ You might need glasses for:
- Reading and close-up work
- Distance vision if your monofocal IOL was set for near
- Astigmatism correction unless handled with a toric lens
- Intermediate tasks like computer work
- Driving, particularly at night
✔️ You might not need glasses if:
- You received multifocal, trifocal, or EDOF lenses
- You chose monovision
- Your astigmatism was fully corrected with a toric IOL
⏱️ When can you get new glasses?
Your prescription usually stabilizes 4–6 weeks after surgery. That’s when most people get their updated glasses.
Common types of post-surgery glasses
- Reading glasses
- Distance-only glasses
- Progressives
- Computer lenses
- Over-the-counter readers
⭐ Cheshire Reglaze – a convenient option after cataract surgery
If you already have frames you love, Cheshire Reglaze can update them with lenses tailored to your new vision—without the cost of buying new glasses.
Their service includes:
- Fitting your updated post-surgery prescription into your existing frames
- Providing all lens types: reading, distance, progressives, computer lenses
- Offering premium coatings for enhanced clarity
- Convenient mail-in reglazing to save time and money
- We can replace one lens after surgery if only one eye has changed or you’re still waiting for the second eye’s procedure
- Giving you a budget-friendly way to maintain good vision as your eyes stabilize
This is especially helpful if you’ve only had one eye operated on or if the two eyes are