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Discharge Instructions for Cataract Surgery

A surgeon removed the cloudy lens in your eye and replaced it with a clear manmade lens. Be sure to have an adult family member or friend drive you home after surgery. Here's what you can expect following surgery and tips for a healthy recovery.

It is normal to have the following:

Bruised or bloodshot eye for 7 days
Scratchy, sandlike feeling in the eye for 2 weeks
Tired feeling, especially during the first 24 hours

Activity

Do not drive for 2 day(s).
Do not drink alcohol for at least 24 hours.
Avoid heavy lifting for 2 day(s).
Relax for the first 24 hours after surgery. Watching TV and reading are OK and won't harm your eye.

Eye Protection

Do not rub your eye.
Sleep on your back or on your unoperated side for 2 night(s).
If instructed, wear a bandage over your eye for 2 day(s) and 2 night(s).
If instructed, wear a shield to protect your eye for 2 day(s) and 2 night(s).

Using Eyedrops

You may be given special eyedrops or ointment. Here is one way to use eyedrops:

Tilt your head back.
Pull your bottom eyelid down.
Squeeze one drop into your eye. Do not touch your eye with the bottle tip.
Close your eyes for a few seconds.
If you need more than one drop, wait a few minutes before adding the next one.

Call your doctor right away if you have any of the following:

Bleeding or discharge from the eye
Your vision suddenly becomes worse
Pain not relieved by the pain reliever you're told to take
Nausea or vomiting
Chills or fever over 100.4°F

Date Last Reviewed: 2007-04-01T00:00:00-06:00

Date Last Modified: 2007-12-21T00:00:00-07:00

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