Cataract After Care

What is normal after your operation?

redness of the white of the eyefeeling as if there is something in the eyesome wateringThe vision may be sharp, but in some patients it will be somewhat blurred, whilst in others the vision is blurred (without glasses) on purpose.

What can you do after the operation?
read normallylook at the television normallyuse sunglasses if they are comfortable to youwash your face and hair, without putting pressure on the operated eye and making sure you keep your eye closed, so water cannot enter itgo out normallyIt is advisable to allow a week off work although you should normally be able to resume work after 4-5 days.

What you must do after the operation: put the eye drops in as instructedcover your eye during the night with the shield provided (this prevents you from accidentally rubbing or knocking your eye whilst asleep)

When to be concerned about your eye: pain in the eye, that does not start settling after 3-4 dayspus coming out of the eye

What must you not do after the operation?
 under no circumstances rub your eye, or press on it.