Modern cataract surgery is very delicate, the incision is only a few millimeters, and there will be few complications after surgery if proper care is taken.
After surgery, we should pay attention to: 1. Don’t squeeze your eyes hard, avoid strenuous activities, and patients with cough or vomiting should take anti-cough and anti-emetic drugs. Bian Ziyu of the Ophthalmology Department of the Second People’s Hospital of Xinghua City 2. After surgery, you can lie flat or on your side (do not press the operated eye), avoid strenuous head activities, do not hold your breath or sneeze hard, and try to lower your head less.
3. There is no obvious pain in the operated eye after surgery. If there is heavy pain, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible to ask the ophthalmologist for examination and make corresponding treatment.
4.If elderly cataract patients have combined systemic diseases, they should ask a specialist for assistance in treatment.
5.It is advisable to have a light diet and keep the bowels open to prevent constipation.
Do not allow dirty water or soapy water to enter the operated eye for 4 weeks after surgery, and do not apply pressure to the operated eye for 4 weeks.
7. Avoid rubbing the eye with force to prevent the IOL from shifting.