What Should You Pay Attention to After Eye Surgery?
Is it the same after every surgery?
No. Recommendations may differ after cataract, retinal, glaucoma or laser surgery. For this reason, the personal instructions given to the patient should be followed.
How should the drops be used?
Prescribed drops should be used as often and for as long as instructed. It is not appropriate to stop or change the treatment on your own.
Should the eye be protected?
It is important not to rub the eye, to pay attention to hygiene and, for the period specified by the doctor, to follow the recommendations on physical activity and contact with water.
When should you contact the doctor?
If severe or increasing pain, a sudden decrease in vision, marked redness or other symptoms the doctor has specifically warned about appear, you should get in touch without delay.
When is an eye examination needed?
If you have a vision complaint that is new, ongoing or affecting your daily life, it is advisable to have it evaluated with an eye examination. Symptoms such as sudden loss of vision, severe eye pain or a curtain/shadow in your visual field should be evaluated without delay.
Information note: This article has been prepared for general information purposes. Decisions on diagnosis and treatment should be made after evaluating the person's eye examination and medical condition.
