Are There Any Side Effects From The Cataract Surgery?

Post-operative eye drops need to be instilled when lying down flat on one pillow to improve drop retention, and

consist of an antibiotic eye drop (Chloramphenicol) which is to be instilled first, followed by a topical steroid anti-inflammatory eye drop (Prednefrin Forte or

Maxidex), which is to be instilled 5 to 10 minutes later, to prevent drop dilution.

The bottles needs to be shaken first, before instillation. Both drops are instilled 4 times daily. You will need to continue your other eye drops (if any) with at least half an hour apart from these drops, also to prevent drop dilution. If you have diabetes, I will give you another drop to instill, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drop called Acular (Ketorolac) which is sto be instilled between the Antibiotic drop and before the Steroid drop.

If the surgery was routine you will be reviewed at 1 week and 4 weeks after cataract surgery. Usually the Chloramphenicol drop will be ceased at your 1 week appointment and the steroid drop will continue until your 4 week appointment.

Following your appointment 4 weeks after cataract surgery, provided everything is going well, you will be advised to see your optometrist for new spectacles to further sharpen up your focus at 6 weeks.

It is important to avoid travel for 6 weeks following your cataract surgery, to allow for prompt treatment, if complications occur.

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS FROM CATARACT SURGERY?

Temporary side effects are common after routine cataract surgery. These usually settle within a few weeks and include: