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Vitrectomy surgery; how can i clean crusty drainage?
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See below: Clean warm compresses used several times a day. Also, you can use a fresh bottle of artificial tear drops.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Eyelid discharge: After any kind of eye surgery can be removed by using a moist tissue or cotton pad. Use this to gently wipe away the crusting from the lids. If the crusting is hard, leave the moist compresses on your eyes for awhile. This will help to soften it up.
Answered 1/7/2014
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