Starting pain after cataract surgery is categorized into types such as foreign body sensation, grinding pain, and eye swelling and pain, and should be treated accordingly depending on the type of pain, such as general treatment and medication.
Early pain after cataract surgery should be treated accordingly to the type of pain.
1. Foreign body sensation, grinding pain: this kind of pain is usually caused by corneal epithelial damage or suture irritation. Eyes should be closed and rested. If the pain is more obvious and intolerable, pain-relieving drugs can be given orally, such as ibuprofen extended-release capsules. In general, the symptoms will be significantly reduced the day after surgery.
2. Eye swelling and pain: generally due to high intraocular pressure after cataract surgery, should be given to lower intraocular pressure treatment, in the absence of systemic contraindications can be applied to 20% mannitol injection intravenous drip, reduce intraocular pressure. If the symptoms are still not relieved, atrial puncture can be performed to release appropriate amount of aqueous humor to reduce intraocular pressure.
Pain after cataract surgery, should consult the doctor, follow the medical advice to clarify the cause and treatment.