Overview
This brochure provides essential information about your surgery and post surgery treatment plan. Please read carefully.
Key Information
- Procedure Time: Typically 10-20 minutes
- Anesthesia: Local anesthesia (drops)
- Recovery: 1-2 weeks for initial healing
Post-Operative Care
It is vital to follow these instructions for the best outcome.
Do's:
- Take your eye drops exactly as instructed.
- Rest and take it easy for the first 24 hours.
- Wear your eye shield at night for 7 nights to protect the eye while sleeping.
- Clean your shield every morning with warm, soapy water.
- Wear sunglasses outside in bright light or on windy days.
Don'ts:
- Do NOT rub or press your eye hard.
- Do NOT allow water to enter your operated eye for at least 48 hours.
- Do NOT swim for 4 weeks.
- Do NOT wear eye makeup for 2 weeks.
- Do NOT lift heavy objects, bend forward at the waist, or do strenuous exercise for 2 weeks.
- Do NOT wash hair forward over a basin for 7 days (use a backwash technique).
- Do NOT drive if you cannot see adequately (must read a number plate from 20 meters).
When to Call Us
Contact the urgent helpline immediately if you experience:
- Severe pain
- Sudden vision loss
- Increasing redness