What type of glasses might a patient get immediately after cataract surgery?

After cataract surgery, it's common for patients to be fitted with temporary thick glasses. These glasses serve several purposes: they provide protection for the eyes during the healing process, can help with addressing vision changes immediately following surgery, and ensure that patients do not strain their eyes while their vision stabilizes.

Patients often experience changes in their vision after cataract surgery due to the removal of the cloudy lens and the insertion of an artificial lens. The temporary thick glasses accommodate these early adjustments and protect against bright light, as the eyes can be sensitive during the recovery period.

Patients typically do not receive reading glasses or bifocals right after surgery because they may not reflect the patient's correct vision needs until they have fully healed. Fashion sunglasses are also not appropriate at this stage, as the priority is to ensure healing and proper vision correction. Hence, the focus immediately after surgery is on protective and functional eyewear, making temporary thick glasses the appropriate choice.