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After phakic lens implantation
Care, medication and appointments for a supervised recovery.
- Name
- Operated eye
- ☐ Right ☐ Left
- Date of surgery
What you may feel
In the first hours and days you may have hazy or fluctuating vision, light sensitivity, a gritty feeling and halos or glare around lights, especially at night. These symptoms usually ease gradually.
When you get home
- Do not drive after surgery; go straight home and rest.
- Keep the dressing or shield on until the time indicated, usually until the next morning.
- Start your medication as prescribed.
- Sleep with the eye shield for the first week, or for the period indicated.
AN APPOINTMENT IN THE FIRST DAYS
Eye pressure is checked within the first hours or on the next day. After that, the lens and the corneal cells are monitored regularly, usually once a year, even if you see well.
Medication after surgery
Medication usually includes antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops for a few weeks, gradually reduced. Fill in or check the table before printing.
| MEDICINE | EYE | WHEN / TIMES A DAY | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
HOW TO USE THE EYE DROPS
Wash your hands and do not touch the eye, lashes or eyelids with the bottle. Close the eye gently, without squeezing, for 2 to 3 minutes. Wait at least 5 minutes between different drops and apply any ointment last. You do not need to wake up at night.
- Additional instructions
Care and appointments
Protection and hygiene
- Do not scratch or rub your eyes. Avoid any injury to the eyes.
- You can wash your face and shower, without letting water, shampoo or soap into your eyes.
- Wear sunglasses outdoors if light bothers you.
| For | Avoid |
|---|---|
| 1 week | Strenuous exercise, lifting weights and make-up. |
| 1 month | Swimming pools, the sea, saunas and contact sports. |
CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY
Severe pain, especially with headache, nausea or vomiting; sudden drop in vision; increasing redness or pus-like discharge. Use the contact number given below.
Next post-operative appointment
- Date
- Time
- Contact
- Place
Bring all the medicines you are using to the appointment.
This leaflet does not replace individual instructions or follow-up by your ophthalmologist.