You may experience some side effects, after the  surgery such as increased sensitivity to light, difficulty seeing at night, and trouble with driving or seeing well in low-light conditions. You might also notice rings or halos around lights and experience glare at night. These effects are usually temporary and improve over time.

The surgery itself for both Cataracts and RLE takes around 30 minutes. You should plan for a total time commitment of about 2-3 hours, including the pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery period.

There are two types of lenses used for eye surgery:

Monofocal lenses: These lenses help you see either up close or far away, but not both at the same time. You may still need glasses for some activities.

Multifocal lenses: These lenses allow you to see both near and far distances without glasses. They can also correct astigmatism, giving you a wider range of clear vision, with less reliance on glasses afterwards.

It is advisable to take the rest of the day off and avoid strenuous activities after undergoing cataract  or RLE surgery. It is recommended to have at least 48 hours of downtime before returning to your day-to-day functions. It is important to make sure to arrange for someone to drive you home after the surgery.  You will need to discuss with your specialist how long to take off work and driving after the procedure, however, it is usual to expect to take 1 week off these activities after each procedure.