Post Operative Care
What to look for
Please contact us if you notice any of the following:
We will show you how to perform the following tests:
For the first 7 days, the following instructions are important:
Post-operative Checks
There are 4 post-op checks included in the surgery fee
If you are worried between these checks, don’t hesitate to call us. Most complications can be treated quickly with a good outcome as long as they are seen as soon as possible.
Please contact us if you notice any of the following:
- Squinting
- Excessive redness (a small amount is normal – especially near the incision)
- Cloudiness/blue haze
- Poor vision
- Discharge – watery or mucky
We will show you how to perform the following tests:
- Menace response each eye
- Shine torch into the eyes to check clarity and pupil movement
For the first 7 days, the following instructions are important:
- Keep the Elizabethan collar on
- Lead walk only to go to the toilet
- Keep as quiet as possible
- Try to minimise barking
- No playing with toys that involve shaking the head. This applies for the first 6 weeks.
Post-operative Checks
There are 4 post-op checks included in the surgery fee
- 1 day after surgery
- 3-5 days after surgery
- 10-12 days after surgery
- 3-4 weeks after surgery
If you are worried between these checks, don’t hesitate to call us. Most complications can be treated quickly with a good outcome as long as they are seen as soon as possible.
Our first 3 cataract patients - Lady, Zoe (before and after) and Holly
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