What is a common side effect of eye drops used in post-operative cataract patients?

Blurred vision is a common side effect of eye drops used in post-operative cataract patients. After cataract surgery, patients often receive eye drops that contain medications like corticosteroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce inflammation, manage pain, and promote healing. One of the effects of these medications can be transient changes in vision, including blurriness, as the eye adjusts to the healing process and the presence of the drops.

It's important to note that while decreased sensitivity to pain may occur due to the numbing effects of some eye drops, it is not a common side effect associated specifically with post-operative cataract procedures. Itching around the eyelids can happen as a result of irritation or allergy to the drops, but it is not as frequent or as significant as blurred vision after cataract surgery. Increased tearing of the eye can also occur, but it is less commonly linked directly to the use of post-operative eye drops compared to blurred vision, which is clinically significant and directly relevant to patient care and recovery assessments.