Instructions After Cataract Surgery - Kaiser Permanente
Instructions After Cataract Surgery
Instructions After Cataract Surgery:
Medications 1st week after surgery: Use both Zymar and Prednisolone drops 4 times a
day (only in the eye that had surgery). Close your eye for a minute after
putting in a drop and wait 5 minutes between the two medications. The
Prednisolone drops should be shaken about 10 times before each use.
2nd week after surgery: Stop Zymar, continue to use the Prednisolone
drop 3 times a day.
3rd week after surgery: Use the Prednisolone drop twice a day.
4th week after surgery: Use the Prednisolone drop once a day.
Follow up You should have a follow-up appointment with your optometrist approximately 4 weeks after the surgery. You may wear your current prescription or reading glasses until that visit.
Activities 1. Tape the shield over the operated eye for 1 week. 2. Avoid strenuous activity or heavy lifting (over 20 lbs) for 1 week. 3. Avoid swimming for 2 weeks after surgery. 4. Avoid rubbing or pressing your operated eye. 5. You may resume driving within a day or two after surgery if you are
comfortable with your vision, but please do not take unnecessary risks!
Things to watch out for Eye infection after cataract surgery is a rare but serious problem. If you experience a significant decrease in vision, notice new floaters or flashes of light, or increasing pain and redness please call (650) 299-2111.
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OPHTHALMOLOGY DEPArTMEnT
Kaiser Permanente, redwood City
KP RWC HED PHM 6.2011
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