Some patients experience clear vision within hours of the cataract surgery, while some may struggle with blurry visions for longer time adjusting their eyes to the new lens implant. Most common issues after an eye surgery is the feeling of dryness that can cause itching, irritation or foreign body sensation. Rubbing can be little risky hence not advisable. Discomfort gets better with each day as the eye heals. Antibiotic- steroid drops prevent infection and reduce inflammation of the eyes. Additionally, our eyes should be rested enough at the most, given the time to slowly heal back to normalcy. Bending isn’t advisable immediately after surgery as it puts added pressure on the eyes. Likewise sneezing can also put strain on the eyes for similar reasons. Any strenuous exercise or lifting heavy objects is not advisable during the initial few weeks of the surgery. Similarly, driving, swimming, sun- dust- water exposure should also be avoided for a couple of weeks post-surgery. However, there are a few signs which may appear as worrisome but doesn’t really go by their appearances. Under eye bruises may also appear resembling much like a black eye, which again is a normal sign that fades away in a few days’ time. But a complete recovery may take 3-4 weeks to be precise. Cataract surgery has a high success rate of improving your eyesight to performing normal activities. Although in case of pain in the eyes or increased redness, nausea, vomiting; contacting the ophthalmologist is suggested at the earliest. Also if the vision decreases in a day or two post-surgery, it calls for an alarm to reach out to the doctor asap. A patient needs to be diligent about taking his eye care by regularly washing his hands and refraining to touch them with dirty hands. One needs to clean his eyes twice a day with sterile cotton dipped in cool boiled water or clean gauze dipped in cool boiled water and not directly splash water at any cost, to avoid to avoid infection. A few general precautions to help one get through the healing process and have their vision restored on time.•Keeping easy with the activity part to lower the chances of increasing eye pressure is highly beneficial. Exercises and activities involving weight lifting can be postponed for some time.•Eyes are prone to infections and can be sensitive to the environment for some time after the surgery. Wraparound sunglasses are highly recommended to run off dust, dirt and help with sensitivity to light. Also an eye doctor provides eye shield to wear while sleeping during this recovery time to eliminate accidental touching or rubbing of the eyes.•Exposure of water directly hitting the eyes while taking shower or swimming can put your eyes at risk. Prevent the stream of water thumping the eyes straight.•Your eyes need time to allow light entering the eye from bright headlights after a surgery. Refraining from driving for at least a week can help the healing process moderate faster. And on top of all, follow your consultant’s instructions and prescribed medications as directed for a quick recovery.
Care Post-Cataract Surgery - BW Healthcare World
