Cataract Surgery Aftercare

Attention to the details of postoperative care may make the difference between success and failure in surgeries. At Steve Seah Eye Centre, we have a team of dedicated and well trained staffs to provide excellent post-operative care for the patients.

Cataract Post Surgery Care

Emergencies

Do not hesitate to contact us should you experience:

Pain not relieved by medication.
Excessive discharge from the operated eye.
Deterioration of vision.
Sudden onset of flashes or floaters.

Care for Your Eye

Keep your eye padded till the next day unless otherwise told. You may remove when applying eye drops.
Apply eye drops / ointments as instructed and bring them for the following day’s appointment.
Our nurse will clean the operated eye for you. Instructions will be given on how to instill the medications and maintain eye hygiene.
Avoid rubbing or applying pressure on the eye for 4-6 weeks.
Mild pain may be relieved by prescribed painkillers.
You may wash your hair by tilting your head backwards slightly.
You may wear your glasses / sunglasses to protect against injury to the eye.
The eye shield should be worn while sleeping for 2 weeks.
You can sleep in any comfortable position. However, avoid pressure on the operated eye.

Medication

Use your medication as prescribed.
Always wash your hands before applying any medication.
You should clean the operated eye gently with sterile saline wash and cotton balls.
Shake the eye drop bottle before use. Tilt your head back, look up and pull the lower eyelid down. Instill one drop onto the eye, avoiding contact with the eyelashes.
Store the eye drops / ointment as instructed and discard them after 1 month.
If more than one eye drop is ordered, wait 5 minutes before instilling the next eye drop.
Eye drops should be instilled before applying the ointment.

Glasses

Glasses or contact lenses may be prescribed when the eye has fully recovered from surgery. This is usually done 4 – 8 weeks after surgery.

Activity

Strenuous activities should be avoided for at least 2 weeks so as not to injure the eye / wound.
Avoid carrying children who may accidentally poke your eyes.
You may watch television programs and continue with reading.
Avoid crowded or dusty places.

As these are general guidelines, please approach our staff should you have any further queries.