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Post-Operative Instructions

Following these guidelines carefully is crucial for a smooth and successful recovery after your eye surgery.

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Critical Precautions

  • Avoid All Injury: For the first two months, it is critical to avoid any potential injury to the operated eye. This includes not playing with children.
  • Emergency Symptoms: Contact us immediately if you experience a sudden decrease in vision or significant pain.
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Daily Activities & Hygiene

  • Diet: There are no diet restrictions, unless you are a diabetic patient.
  • Bathing: You may take a head bath or shower after two days.
  • Cleaning: If necessary, gently wipe any discharge from around the eye using cotton soaked in warm water with clean hands.
  • Activities: Normal household activities, including cooking, are permitted. You can also watch TV and read, even with your old glasses.
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Recovery & Follow-Up

  • Follow-up Visit: Please attend your scheduled check-up for dressing removal as instructed.
  • Normal Symptoms: Minimal watering and redness are common and can last up to 8 weeks.
  • Glasses: Use dark glasses as instructed. A final spectacle correction will be provided after 8 weeks.
  • Medication: Take all prescribed medicines exactly as instructed by your doctor.
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A Note on YAG Laser

Approximately 70% of patients may require a follow-up YAG laser procedure at a later date. This is a common, quick, and painless outpatient treatment to address cloudiness that can sometimes develop after the initial surgery, restoring clear vision.