WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- After glaucoma surgery, protecting the eye, applying medication correctly and attending review appointments are all part of recovery.
- Specific care depends on the technique used and your recovery.
- Severe pain, sudden or significant reduction in vision, increasing redness or pus-like discharge require immediate contact with the team or urgent assessment.
After glaucoma surgery, protecting the eye, applying medication correctly and attending review appointments are all part of recovery.
Specific care depends on the technique used and your recovery. Always confirm which drops to use in the operated eye, as the schedule may change after the procedure.
Care and follow-up
- Do not rub or press on the eye. Wear the shield while sleeping for the advised period.
- Follow your team's restrictions on water, exertion, driving and work.
- Bring all your eye drops and medicines to follow-up appointments.
When to seek help
Severe pain, sudden or significant reduction in vision, increasing redness or pus-like discharge require immediate contact with the team or urgent assessment.
PATIENT GUIDE
After glaucoma surgery
Protection, medication and follow-up after trabeculectomy, deep sclerectomy or drainage implants.
This information does not replace medical assessment. Follow your team's individual instructions.
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Editorial presentation updated on 27 October 2026. Your team's individual instructions take priority.