After the operation
If you have discomfort, you can take a pain reliever such as Paracetamol every 4-6 hours (but not aspirin - this can cause bleeding). It is normal to feel itching, sticky eyelids and mild discomfort for a while after implantation surgery. Some fluid discharge is common. After 1-2 days even mild discomfort should disappear. In most cases, healing will take about two to six weeks and stitches are removed at two to three months after the operation.
You will be given eye drops to reduce inflammation. The hospital staff will explain how and when to use them. Please don't rub your eye.
Certain symptoms could mean that you need prompt treatment. Please contact the hospital immediately if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Excessive pain
- Loss of vision
- Increasing redness of the eye
This page was last modified on Sunday, August 30, 2009