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Will steroids drops after cataract surgery stop the bleeding in my eye?
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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.
Answered 6/29/2021
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steroids drops are typically used following cataract surgery to help reduce inflammation. If you have bleeding within your eye - which can occur in patients who have advanced diabetic retinopathy or wet macular degeneration - steroid drops are not thought to be helpful. Please see your eye doctor - as there are many potential scenarios for bleeding in the eye - and your own doctor will help
Answered 7/22/2021
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