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Instructions After Surgery

Post-Operative Visit #1:

Usually, patients will be seen several hours after surgery on the same day. You will be given the time of the appointment by your nurse after surgery.

Post-Operative Visit #2:

Usually done within 4-10 days after the surgery. This appointment will be pre-arranged at the same time as your surgery booking

Post-Operative Visit #3:

Please schedule an appointment with your optometrist at least one month after your second eye surgery.

Resume using your eye drops on the same day of surgery after returning home, at dinner, and at bed time. Starting the next day after surgery, continue the eye drops as follows:

  1. VIGAMOX 1 drop 4 times a day for 1 week.
  2. MAXIDEX 1 drop 4 times a day for 2 weeks.
  3. VOLTAREN 1 drop 4 times a day for 3 weeks.
  4. If you usually take glaucoma drops, continue with them as usual.

Caring for your eye after surgery:

Wear a PLASTIC SHIELD over your eye for the first 24 hours after surgery. After that, the shield should be worn while sleeping for at least 1 week. You may be sensitive sunlight. Wearing a pair of sunglasses will be helpful.
DO NOT put any pressure on the eye or squeeze or rub your eye. You may wipe the corners of your eye gently with a clean tissue or face cloth.
Activities:

You may resume light activities, but avoid straining, bending over, heavy lifting, or exercising for the first week after surgery. Reading, watching TV, and walking are allowed. Ask your surgeon regarding when you may resume driving and work after surgery. No swimming or diving for 1 month. Golf or tennis is permissible after 1 week with protective eye wear.
Bathing:

You may take a bath at anytime, but try to avoid getting soap or water in the eye. You should avoid showering for the first week after surgery.
Glasses:

It is normal for the operated eye to feel somewhat cloudy and out of focus until you receive your new glasses. Depth perception and judging distances may not be normal at first. Your old glasses may no longer be suitable for your eye after surgery. A new prescription for glasses is usually given at least 1 month after surgery by your OPTOMETRIST. In the meantime, you may remove the lens on the side of the operated eye from your current glasses until a new prescription is given. However, if you have a cataract in the other eye, you may want to wait until surgery for both eyes are complete before obtaining your new glasses.

IMPORTANT:
If you develop severe pain, redness, or decreased vision any time after surgery, notify your surgeon's office immediately. On a weekend or after-hours, go to

Brampton Civic Hospital Emergency Department