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I had cataract surgery tuesday. soap in my eye today, thursday evening even with patch. what do i di?
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Soap in eye: Use a lot of non-preservative artificial tears to wash out the soap. If you develop decreased vision or pain, call your eye surgeon.
Answered 11/21/2014
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Depends: Sounds like you accidentally got soap in your eye? If so, it's probably fine if you are not having any increased pain, redness, or decreased vision. If there is any of that or you feel like something unusual is happening, it is best to call your surgeon's office and see how they want to proceed.
Answered 4/24/2015
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