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colour perception following cataract surgery

My 95 year old mother has just had cataract surgery. She reports discomfort with colour perception - too bright and vivid. Seems like a plus but she is most uncomfortable with this. Any idea what this is and if it will fade?
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Thank you for your prompt and useful advice.
Ron
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The cataract is a dirty brown color that acts like an internal pair of sunglasses. For many, many years she has had the light filtered by these cataracts. Now she is seeing through a crystal clear implant. Seeing brighter is a good thing. Most eye surgeons or hospitals or ASCs provide "cataract goggles) to wear during the first few weeks after surgery.  

Generally by the time glasses are prescribed usually 3-6 weeks post op the eye has made the adjustments. If still somewhat sensitive a tint can be put in the new glasses.

JCH III MD    Ophthalmologist = Eye MD
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