What to expect after cataract surgery

After cataract surgery, we should pay attention to prevent wound infection, avoid bumping, constipation, lifting heavy objects, and also pay attention to a light diet. Patients should not remove the eye gauze after surgery to avoid surgical wound infection. Patients should also follow the doctor’s instructions to use eye drops, such as tobramycin eye drops, etc., and should not touch the affected side of the eye to prevent infection. After cataract surgery, patients should also avoid constipation and lifting heavy objects and other forceful situations, so as to avoid force to make the wound crack or IOL foreign body. After cataract surgery, patients also need to avoid bumping and other traumatic injuries, so as not to cause the eye wound to split. Postoperative diet is mainly light, easy to digest, high protein, eat more soft food, avoid constipation, and promote wound recovery. Patients need to avoid eating a lot of spicy and stimulating food, so as not to affect the recovery of the wound. It is recommended that post-cataract surgery patients follow the doctor’s instructions for care, regular review, and timely consultation when discomfort occurs.