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Cataract Extraction

WHAT YOU Will Need TO KNOW:

Extraction can be a procedure to remove a cloudy lens in the eye. An artificial lens called an intraocular lens (IOL) is put in its own place. This will improve your vision.

DISCHARGE guidelines:

Medicines:

• Eyedrops contain medicine to help prevent infection and decrease inflammation. Wash your hands before you instill eye drops. Don`t touch the end of the dropper to your attention. Consult your healthcare provider to find out more regarding ways to instill eye-drops.
• Simply take your medicine as directed. Contact your physician if you believe that your medicine isn`t helping or if you`ve got sideeffects. Tell him or her if you are allergic to any medication. Maintain a list of these medicines and herbs that you require. Include if and why you take them, the amounts. Bring the list or the pill bottles to follow-up visits. Take your medicine list with you.

Followup with your ophthalmologist over 24 hours:

You will need to have your attention. Write down your questions so that you remember to ask them during your visits.

Eye maintenance:

• Spray your attention shield when you sleep to reduce damage.
• Don`t rub your attention.
• Maintain dust, dirt, and water out of one`s eye to prevent illness.
• Don`t lift heavy objects or bend over. Both may increase the pressure on your eye. Consult your doctor just how much weight is safe for you to lift. Perhaps you are told not to lift anything heavier than 25 pounds for 3 weeks.
• Wear UVB protective sunglasses and a fur coat out to help prevent sun damage to your eyes.
• If you smoke, it`s never too late to stop. Smoking block it from healing following your procedure and may harm your attention. Don`t smoke or let anyone smoke. In the event you need help stopping, Consult your healthcare provider for information.

Contact your healthcare provider or ophthalmologist if:

• You have changes in your vision.
• Your eye pain also increases.
• Your attention is red, bloated, or draining fluid or pus.
• You have a headache or nausea, or you are throwing up.
• You`ve concerns or questions about your condition or attention.

Look care immediately or call 911 when:

• You suddenly notice flashes or floaters, accompanied closely by partial vision loss like a curtain insured your attention.
• Your attention suddenly goes blind.
• You have acute eye pain with attention discomfort, swelling, new floaters, and more blurry vision.

Further advice

Always consult your physician to be sure the information displayed on this page pertains to your circumstances.