What to Expect After Pterygium Surgery

After pterygium surgery, patients need to pay attention to eye hygiene, avoid rubbing the eyes frequently, and take medication regularly to prevent eye infection and reduce inflammation. 1. Pay attention to eye hygiene: after pterygium surgery, patients need to pay attention to avoid letting sewage into the eyes, and do not rub the eyes, because there are many bacteria on the hands, which can make the eyes become infected, affecting the patients’ postoperative recovery. 2. Use medication as prescribed by the doctor: after surgery, patients should use eye drops such as levofloxacin eye drops and tobramycin eye drops regularly under the guidance of the doctor to prevent infection and promote recovery. 3. Regular review: Regular review is of great significance to patients after surgery, which can choose the appropriate treatment plan according to the recovery of patients, so patients need to pay attention to regular review after surgery. Patients undergoing pterygium surgery should follow the doctor’s instructions, have regular checkups, and consult the doctor promptly when discomfort occurs.