Cataract surgery. How long is the postoperative period, complications

Operation cataract takes no more than 15 minutes, but the postoperative period -. it is an integral part of the treatment.

All recommendations must be followed, it depends on the success conducted by manipulation.

How long rehabilitation after cataract surgery

Typically, full recovery takes 6 monthsThis period may vary depending on the condition of the patient, his age, the ability to regenerate, the degree of disease, lifestyle and compliance with post-operative mode.

term rehabilitation also depends on the way in which the operation was performed.

According to statistics, after laser surgical operation recovery is faster and easier than after ultrasound.

The basic rules of rehabilitation after surgery

There are several recommendations for the care that must be strictly observed. It is believed that especially need to carefully monitor their state the first 10 days.

With the right approach, the implementation of all regulations and the daily routine postoperative period will take place quickly and without complications.

adherence

Needs a good rest and moderate activity, which means 8 hours of sleep. In the early days it is not recommended to go out (if necessary, you can visit the street only in a special bandage).

It is important to good food, the menu should be varied and rich in fiber, fruits and vegetables. You can eat dairy products, lean meats and broths necessarily.

This will help avoid constipation, they are not desirable in the first 10 days.

If there is a predisposition, that at first it is necessary to carry out preventionIt is permissible to use a little laxative plant-based.

Sometimes the doctor prescribes a diet based on the individual characteristics, it must adhere to.

It is to abandon the slopes on either sideIf you want an object to lift off the floor, then doctors recommend a first sit down without bending the torso, then slightly bend.

Do not lift heavy objects, do not carry heavy weights - this can contribute to increased intraocular pressure, and sometimes hemorrhage.

The first week, experts recommend only sleep on the opposite side of the operated eye. This precaution will avoid the displacement of the lens.

During the first 7 days to go out only in a gauze bandage. Time to do all the manipulation, namely, dressings, instill drops, regular visits to the doctor, as well as any signs of complications unscheduled visit reception.

After surgery to remove a cataract eye begins to see already after 2 hours, but the sight loses its edge, and the vagueness of the nebula possible subjects. therefore Doctors at the rehabilitation period prescribe wearing glasses.

Diopter lenses may be very different from each other, and experts insist on the production of individual, it is strictly forbidden to take the points on the rental or purchase ready-made options. This can cause vision loss.

Conducting hygienic procedures

Operation when cataracts removed during the postoperative period involves personal hygiene.

This will prevent both viral and bacterial infections that cause complications.

Daily washing should be carried out without the use of cosmetic products, with warm, running water, eyes closed.

Should swim in the shower, hot tubs should be excluded. When washing your hair as much as possible to tilt the head back, so exclude getting into the eyes of shampoo.

Use of special dressings

This is a necessary measure after cataract removal. After surgery, the doctor applied a special bandage. It has a protective function, it is removed the next day.

The patient then rinses own eyes on a daily basis, using furatsilina solution. Closed his eyes a few times to get wet it with a sterile cotton swab.

Then apply the protective gauze bandage. Fold in half a sterile cloth and gently with a bandage on his head to fix, in addition you can use the patch for better fixation.

The use of eye drops

The rehabilitation period is a doctor prescribes drugs:

• Anti-inflammatory action - it "Indokollir". This drug is prescribed for a number of diseases, it contributes to the improvement of view, it prevents infections is prophylactic after operations. It is used 3-4 times a day on a drop, the course - individually;
• Disinfectant action - "Ciprofloxacin" - antimicrobial drops a wide range of effects. Assigned and bacterial infectious diseases, mechanical damage, including operative intervention. It applies 2 drops to 8 times during the 10 days;
• the combined action of drugs - "Tobraeks" - appointed as an antibacterial agent, removes excessive tearfulness, edema. 1 drop applied to 5 times per day, the duration of application - individually;
• "Maksitrol" - relieves inflammation, indicated for mechanical damageAnd promotes recovery after various operations, including cataract. Drip 1 drop of up to 6 times up to 4 weeks.

Visiting the doctor

You need to come for a visit to a specialist the next day after surgery, then after 10 days for re-examination.

But at the first sign of inflammation, complications, severe pain, foreign body sensation should visit an ophthalmologist unplanned.

Also, when these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention:

• a sharp rise in temperature;
• pyorrhea or mucus from the operated eye;
• deterioration of visual acuity.

How to bury the eyes during rehabilitation

Should lie on his back, his head slightly thrown back. Forefinger then pull the lower lid without using force and drip one drop.

Do not touch the dispenser to the eyes, keep the vial upright. If you need to repeat the procedure, wait 1 to 2 minutes and repeat manipulation.

Remove excess liquid with sterile clean cloth, wipe the skin without touching the eye and not pressing on surrounding tissues.

What not to do during the postoperative period following cataract surgery

The operation carried out and the cataract is removed, postoperative period requires some restrictions:

• Eliminate the visual load - it's watching TV, working at the computer, reading a book;
• any vehicle management for up to 6 weeks;
• Within 10 days, to refrain from any use of cosmetics;
• Avoid excessive light, both natural and artificial origin;
• Do not strain your eyes in the darkness, not to consider items not hold homework - lighting should be soft, harmonious and pleasing to the eye;
• It is strictly forbidden any temperature influence both hot and cold - the flames from the fire, the home of the oven, cold wind or air flow from the split-system;
• Completely eliminate the exercise of any nature for 8 weeks;
• Visits saunas, public swimming pools and beaches - this contributes to various infections during the postoperative period after cataract surgery;
• Up to 8 weeks, you need to abandon the use of any alcoholic beverages. Smoking should be limited to 4 weeks;
• Do eye massage, apply pressure on the eyeball.

What to do when complications arise

It's important to know! If, however, in the operative eye penetrated water or foam from the cosmetic product, then rinse immediately with specially prepared furatsilinovoy solution.

If there is a slight redness, it is usually passes after the application of drops.

Inflammatory processes - these include inflammation of the conjunctiva, eye blood vessels, iris. Should consult a doctor. An expert appointed by the anti-inflammatory drops, and within a few weeks of the eye returns to normal.

High intraocular pressure - the patient has pain in the eye sockets, turning possible to the head. There is pain in the eyes, in the closed state a feeling of heaviness.

Doctors prescribe drops, they stabilize the circulatory system of the eyeball.

Hemorrhage - a reddening of the protein as a result of vessel rupture - it is extremely rare, accompanied by pain and possible loss of vision. You must consult your doctor immediately.

Retinal edema - occurs due to mechanical action, is accompanied by unpleasant sensations and vague image. It should therapy with eye drops.

Retinal detachment - risk group includes patients with myopiaBut subject to any rules of care after surgery and the use of drops - this complication can be avoided.

The displacement of the lens - occurs when weight lifting and vigorous physical load during rehabilitation. It requires immediate surgical intervention.

What further care of the eyes after cataract surgery

After a rehabilitation period is over, you must take good care of vision, observe the following guidelines:

• Regular wearing glasses;
• TV viewing and monitor the work of the limit to 2 hours a day, spending at intervals;
• encouraged the wearing of sunglasses in sunny weather - it will protect your eyes from excessive light;
• monitored regularly by an ophthalmologist.

If you follow all the rules in the postoperative period following cataract surgery, it is possible to avoid complications. This will enable faster to rehabilitate and improve visual acuity, while maintaining health for a long time.

Author: Elena Petrova

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