What to Expect After Surgery

Blurriness and seeing halos around lights are common up to 2-3 days after surgery due to the pupil being dilated. You may also notice a flickering light or shadows in the corner of the eye up to several weeks after surgery.

For any decrease in vision, severe redness, or severe pain, call us immediately at (770) 427-8111 . Let them know you just had surgery and ask for the Clinical Supervisor.

Do

• Use your drops as prescribed.

• Use lubricating drops (Blink, Systane or Refresh) 4 times an hour for a dry, scratchy, or gritty feeling.

• Wear glasses, if comfortable. Older glasses may not work well after surgery. Your doctor will help with a new prescription if needed. Wear sunglasses as needed for light sensitivity.

• Wear your eye shield for the first 5 days when asleep (napping or bedtime). Secure with tape provided.

• Take showers and wash your face. Wash around your eye gently with a clean warm washcloth twice a day.

• Resume normal medications, including glaucoma drops. Resume normal activities (eating, drinking, walking, bending, reading, television, cooking, etc.)

• Take Tylenol or Advil (Ibuprofen) if your eye aches; call us for severe pain.

• Bring your blue post-op bag, surgery drops, glasses, and a driver with you to your post-op visit the day after surgery.

Do Not

• DO NOT RUB THE EYE AT ANY TIME!!

• DO NOT let soap or water in the eye.

• DO NOT let any dirty water in your eye. No swimming pools, saunas or hot tubs for 5 days.

• DO NOT drive yourself to your post-op appointment unless otherwise approved by your doctor.