After cataract surgery: Things to be taken care of

1
After cataract surgery Things to be taken
care of
2
After cataract surgery Things to be taken care
of
3

• Cataract is a condition in which eye lens becomes
  cloudy which results in blurry vision.

4
Cataract surgery is done for the treatment of
cataracts which involves removal of eye lens and
replacement of it with artificial lens called
intra ocular lens that are generally made up of
silicone and plastic.
5

• After cataract surgery, ophthalmologist gives
  verbal and written instructions regarding post
  operative care of eyes till the complete healing
  of the eye.

1. Dark eye glasses are given to wear during daytime
   and eye shield at night for several days. The eye
   glasses and eye shield should be washed with soap
   and water followed by drying prior to use.
2. Eye drops are given by doctor to prevent
   infection, reduce postoperative inflammation and
   control eye pressure. Instillation of eye drops
   must be according to the schedule prescribed by
   the doctor. Hands must be washed with soap and
   water before instilling eye drops and care should
   be taken not to contaminate the tip of the nozzle
   of eyedropper bottle. Eyes should be closed for
   5minutes after instillation of eye drops.
3. Splashing of water into the operated eye must be
   totally avoided.
4. Patient can take below neck bath but head bath
   should be done only after 3-4 weeks
5. Application of Cosmeticson the operated eye can
   be done only after 4-5weeks.

6

• 6 To clean the eye, eye is closed and a tissue
  paper can be used to wipe it from inside corner
  of the eye.
• Lying on the side of affected eye on the night
  after surgery must be avoided.
• 8. Clean damp washcloth can be used to clean
  the morning discharge from the operated eye.
• 9. Any heavy work like lifting objects or
  strenuous activities must be completely
  restricted for few weeks or as instructed by the
  doctor.
• 10. Light activities like reading, writing,
  watching TV, walking can be resumed.
• 11. Swimming or using hot tub must not be done
  for at least 2weeks.
• 12. Rubbing of eyes with hands or handkerchief
  should not be done.
• 13. Deep coughing, sneezing and straining while
  passing stools should be avoided for a month.
• 14. Exposure of eyes to irritants such as dust
  and wind should be avoided for few weeks after

7

1. Few symptoms like watering of eyes, redness,
   itching and glare may be experienced after
   surgery which will eventually disappear.
2. Bending must be avoided for few weeks.
3. Alcoholic beverages and cigarette smoking should
   be avoided.
4. Visitors with conjunctivitis and other eye
   infections should be avoided.

Dr. Birendra Jha is one of the best Eye Surgeon
and Cataract surgeon in indore, MP. Where on You
Will get best treatment for all eye related
problems. Book an Appointment today call us
91-8819924707, 91-9977141260 online visit
http//indoreindiaeyecare.com Please go through
our social media like our page to no more
about ivf  Facebook  https//www.facebook.com/ey
eclinicsinIndore/
8
Please do follow on Instagram   Instagram
 https//www.instagram.com/indoreindiaeyecare_/
To More Post  Types of cataracts
Our Location  Location  Satsang-Sagar" First
Floor, Opp. Sica School, Scheme No. 54, Vijay
Nagar, Indore(M.P.).  Tel  [phone],  Mobi
le  91-88199-24707, 91-99771-41260  Fax
 91-99771-41260  Email  info_at_indoreindiaeyecare
.com  Web  www.indoreindiaeyecare.com