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MEDICATIONS:
Use medications as instructed. The drops may be taken one after another, waiting about ten minutes between applications; one drop of each is all that is required. Aspirin, Tylenol, or a similar medication may be used to relieve
pain/discomfort as needed. When you get home, resume taking as directed any medications that were prescribed by your other doctors. Moisten clean cotton balls or a clean washcloth with clean warm water to wash the discharge from you eyelids. Do this daily and whenever necessary. Do not stop using the eye drops until told to do so by your doctor.
SPECIAL EYE CARE PRECAUTIONS:
Be especially cautious never to rub the eye hard at any time now or in the future. Light rubbing, such as applying makeup to the lids, or gentle rubbing that does not compress the eyeball, is OK.
DIET:
Resume your normal diet.
SLEEPING:
Your metal shield should always be worn at bedtime for the first week.
HAIR WASHING:
You may put your head under the water in the shower as long as you keep the operated eye closed. Do not direct the water into your eye.
ACTIVITY:
You may be up and about and bend over. Reading, writing and TV are permitted. For the first 2 weeks, do not lift anything that weighs more than 25 pounds. Sports such as jogging, and golf may be resumed 2 weeks after surgery. Sexual relations may be resumed 2 weeks after surgery, but take precaution against excessive straining. Swimming may be resumed after one month.
END OF RESTRICTIONS:
In general, you may resume a full, normal active life without restrictions 2-4 weeks after surgery. If your work, exercise, or other activities are usually strenuous, check with you doctor before resuming them.
EMERGENCY CARE:
In the vast majority of patients, recovery is uneventful. However, should you experience significant pain, loss of vision, or flashing lights in the operated eye, call the doctor.
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MEDICATIONS:
Use medications as instructed. The drops may be taken one after another, waiting about ten minutes between applications; one drop of each is all that is required. Aspirin, Tylenol, or a similar medication may be used to relieve pain/discomfort as needed. When you get home, resume taking as directed any medications that were prescribed by your other doctors. Moisten clean cotton balls or a clean washcloth with clean warm water to wash the discharge from you eyelids. Do this daily and whenever necessary. Do not stop using the eye drops until told to do so by your doctor.
SPECIAL EYE CARE PRECAUTIONS:
Be especially cautious never to rub the eye hard at any time now or in the future. Light rubbing, such as applying makeup to the lids, or gentle rubbing that does not compress the eyeball, is OK.
DIET:
Resume your normal diet.
SLEEPING:
Your metal shield should always be worn at bedtime until instructed to discontinue.
HAIR WASHING:
You may put your head under the water in the shower as long as you keep the operated eye closed. Do not direct the water into your eye.
ACTIVITY:
Don not bend over. Reading, writing and TV are permitted. For the first 2 weeks, do not lift anything that weighs more than 10 pounds. Do not resume jogging, swimming or exercise until the doctor indicates you may.
END OF RESTRICTIONS:
In general, you usually will resume a full, normal active life without restrictions 4 weeks after surgery. If your work, exercise, or other activities are usually strenuous, check with you doctor before resuming them.
EMERGENCY CARE:
In the vast majority of patients, recovery is uneventful. However, should you experience significant pain, loss of vision, or flashing lights in the operated eye, call the doctor.
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IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AFTER YOUR OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC SURGERY TO HELP ENSURE ITS SUCCESS.
1. Use ice packs on your eyelids every waking hour for 10-15 minutes for two days. The cold compresses will help reduce the swelling of the eyelids and decrease discomfort. You may use an ice pack, crushed ice in a Ziploc bag or use a bag of frozen peas. Cover pack with a clean towel. DO NOT put ice directly on your eye.
2. It is normal for your tears to be blood tinged for the first day or two after surgery.
3. The effects of the local anesthetic will wear off after 1 to 2 hours. You may take Tylenol every four-six hours as needed to relieve pain. DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN OR IBUPROFEN, which includes: Motrin, Aleve and Advil for 2 days after your surgery. You may resume taking your other medications today.
4. An oral antibiotic has been prescribed for you, please take as directed for 1 week.
5. You may shower the following day, but do not let the force of the water run directly onto the operated area until the swelling and tenderness has resolved.
6. Be careful no to rub your eye until the eyelid has healed. Please dab instead of wiping your eyes after surgery.
7. Before bedtime, place a small amount of the antibiotic ointment on the incision site for the next week. The ointment may also be used directly in your eyes to ease any irritation, but it will blur your vision.
8. Sleep with your head elevated for 1 to 2 nights after surgery.
9. No heavy lifting for one week.
10. Do not operate a vehicle, machinery, power tools or make any important decisions for 1 day.
11. If you should experience excessive pain, bleeding, swelling or any other difficulties, please call the doctor.
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