What to Expect After Pupillary Residual Membrane Surgery

After the pupillary stump surgery, patients need to pay attention to avoid strenuous exercise, follow the doctor’s instructions for medication, closely observe the eye condition, and also need to pay attention to a light diet. Pupillary stump refers to the incomplete absorption of the vascular membrane on the surface of the lens due to the incomplete development of the early embryonic eye, which can affect the patient’s vision, and the patient can be treated by surgery, which can be performed by cutting off the pupillary stump through the corneal incision. After surgery, patients need to pay attention to rest, avoid strenuous activities, so as not to cause intraocular hemorrhage. After surgery, patients also need to follow the doctor’s instructions to use antibiotic eye drops, such as levofloxacin eye drops, tobramycin eye drops, etc., to prevent eye infections. Patients should also pay attention to eye hygiene, avoid water in the eye, not long after the operation can stare at bright light, reduce the use of cell phones, computers, while closely observing the changes in the eyes. At the same time, patients should pay attention to a light diet, avoid smoking, alcohol. It is recommended that patients follow the doctor’s instructions for care after the pupillary stump surgery, regular review, and timely consultation when discomfort occurs.