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After cataract surgery: care at home

Simple steps for a quick and safe recovery

Do

  • Put the eye drops on time, with clean hands. Keep a gap of 5 minutes between two different drops.
  • Wear the dark glasses or eye shield given to you, especially while sleeping for the first week.
  • Come for every follow-up visit, even if you see well.

Do not

  • Do not rub or press the eye.
  • Do not let water or soap enter the eye for 1–2 weeks. Wipe the face with a clean wet cloth.
  • Avoid dust, smoke, bending low and lifting heavy weights for 2 weeks.
  • Do not use kajal or eye make-up for one month.

Come back at once if

  • Pain increases, the eye becomes very red, sticky discharge comes, or vision suddenly gets worse.

Questions & answers

Usually from the next day, for short periods. Rest the eye if it feels tired.

Glasses are usually checked about 3–4 weeks after surgery, when the eye has settled. Spectacles are available at a concession rate at the hospital.

Have a question about your eyes? Our team is happy to help.