Question 1

after cataract surgery will i always need eye drops?

Accepted Answer

No: Typically eye drops are used for anywhere from a few days to a few weeks after cataract surgery. It would be highly unusual to require drops longer than a few months even in complicated cases.

Question 2

should my friend be concerned about accumulation of fluid in her eye after cataract surgery? she believes the fluid may result from eye drops she's taking. those are: bromday, predforte, and vigamox.

Accepted Answer

Generally : Generally fluid in the eye, such as corneal or retinal swelling will resolve within days or weeks of the cataract surgery. Eyedrops such as Bromday and predforte are usually helpful.

Question 3

will steroids drops after cataract surgery stop the bleeding in my eye?

Accepted Answer

: Even after uneventful cataract surgery, it is not unusual to notice traces of blood in the white of the eye (conjunctiva).  Several eye drops, including steroids, are often prescribed after surgery to protect against infection, swelling, inflammation, and to reduce discomfort. Superficial bleeding should resolve as the eye heals.

Question 4

after cataract surgery, there is a red and watery eye and inflammatory fluormesolone drops was used for two was n it's ok now, but on 3rd wk,it's not?

Accepted Answer

Cataract surgery may: have prolonged or late onset inflammation in some individuals. If this occurs after the normal post-operative course of topical medications then an examination is needed to determine why this is occurring and treat the underlying cause. Though most commonly inflammation is the cause, rarely late onset infection may occur. Please follow with your Ophthalmologist for evaluation.

Question 5

cipro (ciprofloxacin) eye drops safe after cataract surgery on 71 year old? along with steroid drops? is it ok not to use drops and not tell doc?

Accepted Answer

Yes and mo: Yes it is safe to use both drops.and no it is not OK not to tell the doctor . If you have an infection after surgery for any reason then it could be a disaster . Your doctor have done a thousands of these operations and he prescribed all these medicines for a reason follow your doctor instructions

Question 6

if no steroid/nsaid drops are used at all after cataract surgery. does eye naturally has the ability to recover from the inflammation completely in due time?,provided patient is ready to bear the post surgical pain?

Accepted Answer

Would not agree: Ophthalmologists have post-cataract protocols to protect the patient from complications.  A severe problem could be pan-ophthalmitis, which is severely painful and risky.  Would follow precisely post-op directions and would not try to vary.

Question 7

will it hurt eyes to vomit after cataract surgery?

Accepted Answer

Generally not: Most cataract surgery is done without stitches in a manner that increased internal pressure in the eye, such as that caused by coughing and vomiting, will only tighten the closure.  If you have consistent vomiting, that should be checked out by your family doctor but check with the cataract surgeon first to rule out an eye cause for the vomiting such as bleeding or high pressure within the eye.

Question 8

how can i  take care of the eye after cataract surgery?

Accepted Answer

Follow instructions: Your surgeon will give you detailed instructions, and usually they are given in writing too. You want to keep your hands away from your eyes, and take the antibiotic and steroid eyedrops as directed. More info: http://www.2020vision.Com/procedures_cataract_surgery.Html.

Question 9

got soap in my eye after cataract surgery. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Depends : On how far out from cataract surgery you are. If you are within one week of surgery, you have an increased risk for a serious infection inside the eye. If you have pain, redness or decreased vision, you need to contact your cataract surgeon right away.

Question 10

can you get a stigmatism after cataract surgery in the eye that had surgery?

Accepted Answer

Astigmatism: Astigmatism is basically due to an irregularity in the curvature of the cornea or lens.  If the lens has been removed during cataract surgery you can still get astigmatism from the cornea.

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Will steroids drops after cataract surgery stop the bleeding in my eye?

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After cataract surgery, there is a red and watery eye and inflammatory fluormesolone drops was used for two was n it's ok now, but on 3rd wk,it's not?

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Cipro (ciprofloxacin) eye drops safe after cataract surgery on 71 year old? along with steroid drops? is it ok not to use drops and not tell doc?

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If no steroid/nsaid drops are used at all after cataract surgery. does eye naturally has the ability to recover from the inflammation completely in due time?,provided patient is ready to bear the post surgical pain?

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Will it hurt eyes to vomit after cataract surgery?

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