'The Power', as he is affectionately known, underwent the procedure to fix his vision that was blurred.
He crashed out of last year's tournament, but the 62-year-old is hoping for an improved outing this time.
“I was disappointed with the way I played last year," Taylor said, as quoted by the Daily Star. "Kevin Painter battered me in the second round, no excuses.
“They may all be over 50, but you're coming up against good players in this competition. I play better when I put a bit of work in and my arm aches after practice.
"I've had a gym fitted at home and I'm doing a lot more work instead of sitting around watching daytime TV, which never won anybody a shilling.
“I don't think I could count it as a 17th world title if I win it – I suppose it would be like winning the Seniors Open golf championship. We'll call it 16 and a half, though.”
Taylor will get his Championship campaign underway this week against Colin McGarry.