11/25/2025
Can a cataract patient make progress during the holiday season if they start now?
Yes — absolutely.
Here’s how the timeline typically works:
1. First Visit (Consultation + Comprehensive Cataract Evaluation)
Happens immediately. Patients receive:
- Vision testing
- Cataract grading
- Dry eye evaluation
- IOL discussion
- A personalized plan
2. Pre-Surgical Preparation (1–2 weeks if surgery is needed)
If dry eye requires treatment before measurements, improvement usually begins within days—not months.
3. Surgical Scheduling
Northern Colorado surgeons operate year-round.
Many patients get surgery before the holidays or right after New Year’s, depending on availability.
4. Post-Op Recovery
Vision often improves within 24–48 hours.
Patients can enjoy gatherings, meals, and light activities almost immediately, with only minor restrictions.
5. Glasses Update After Healing
Final prescription is usually ready 3–4 weeks after surgery—well within the winter season.
So yes — starting now absolutely allows real progress over the holidays, whether through:
- Better glare-reducing glasses
- Improved comfort from dry eye treatment
- Completed pre-surgical testing
- Surgery scheduled
- Clearer post-surgery vision in time for holiday and seasonal events
Patients don’t feel “on hold.” They see steady, meaningful progress forward.
