When I stare at a word in the newspaper, the word and all around it, totally disappears. Isn't that exactly what a cataract does? I had surgery yesterday!! And I use only one eye, so it wouldn't be from a cataract on the blind eye.
The easy part is that if you had cataract surgery your cataract is gone. A cataract is a growth in the natural lens of your eye. The cataract surgery removes the whole lens, so it is certainly gone.
On the vision issues, I would report what you are seeing to your surgeon and get their advice. It is normal to have an exam a day after the surgery.
JesseSnith - As it’s been a few days - has your vision improved? Your pupil can stay dilated after cataract surgery so that may account for the issue. I assume you have had a post op with your surgeon?
Nice to see some elective surgeries happening again. Seems everything elective was halted due to COVID19
Certainly make sure you report these symptoms to your surgeon immediately and then they can instruct you on any next steps. If you’re unable to contact the surgeon directly I would contact the eye department in which the procedure was conducted.