ICL surgery for high myopic eyes after surgery

  1. Will my eyes hurt after surgery? How long will this pain last? How to relieve it?  There will be no special sensation and no pain, except for some slight dryness in the early stage after the operation, and the doctor will suggest some artificial tears, which will be relieved soon.  2.Do I need to use eye drops after ICL surgery? What kinds are there? What are they used for?  Commonly used eye drops are: A. Colapidol, 4 times a day for 1 week; B. Pernambuline, 4 times a day for 2 weeks; C. Hormone: Bactrim, 4 times a day for 3 days; from the 4th day onwards, switch to Flomethol, 3 times/day, decreasing every 3 days until stopping; D. Artificial tear solution: Siren, 4 times/day, available for 1-3 months depending on the patient’s symptoms. Specific usage each will have some adjustment according to the condition. Mainly to prevent infection, promote wound healing, moisten the eyes.  3.How long should I stop using these eye drops? What are the effects of long-term use or irregular use of medication?  Most eye drops are only used for 1-2 weeks, which is a very short period of time. However, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s requirements for regular medication and medical advice in the early stage, otherwise the effect may be affected.  4.How long do I need to rest at home after ICL surgery?  No special rest is needed at home, you can go to work normally the next day and have regular review.  5.How long can I use my eyes normally for work? When can I read books and surf the internet? How long is it appropriate to use my eyes at one time?  The day after surgery, you can use your eyes normally, read books and surf the Internet normally. Of course, for the first 2 weeks after surgery, it is recommended not to use the eyes excessively and fatigue to avoid the whole body situation affecting the eyes. It is recommended to take a 10-minute break every hour and look far away.  6.How long afterwards can eye makeup be applied?  For eye makeup, it is recommended that it is better after 1 month after surgery.  7.Will the usual sports and fitness be affected? Will the lenses shift or fall off if they are hit?  Generally, sports are not affected, you can play ball, run, swim (recommended 1 month after surgery) and other sports. If the impact is severe, it depends on the severity of the force, if the eye is broken (worse, it will be treated as eye trauma); if it is mild, it may not affect; if the ICL is displaced, but there is no serious damage to the eye, it can be repositioned and restored to normal.  8. Is it normal to have symptoms such as eye redness, eye pain and vision loss? What situation requires prompt medical attention?  If you experience eye redness, eye pain, or vision loss, it is best to seek medical attention so that the doctor can determine whether it is a minor problem (temporary discomfort) or a major problem (requiring prompt treatment).  9.Why do many people have double vision after ICL surgery? Can they recover slowly? How long does it take to recover?  Compared to excimer and other corneal surgeries, the quality of vision after ICL surgery is better and ghosting is rare. If there is, the cause needs to be analyzed specifically, such as astigmatism is not corrected, or the crystal position is shifted, etc., which can be corrected through adjustment and supplementation.  10.How often should I be reviewed after surgery? Do I need to follow up for the rest of my life? Do I have to come to the surgery hospital for a review every time?  The nature of high myopia has not changed after surgery, so there is still a risk of fundus disease. Regular follow-ups are needed after surgery so that problems can be detected early and dealt with in a timely manner to ensure that good results after surgery last for a long time. Generally, it is 1 day and 1 week after surgery, 1-3 months, 6 months, 1 year after surgery, and preferably annually afterwards. So that your doctor can keep track of the changes in your eyes and detect problems early so that clear vision can be maintained all the time.