Li Jinrong, Zhongshan Eye Hospital: What should be paid attention to after eye surgery?

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What should we pay attention to after ophthalmic surgery?

Ophthalmic surgery is a common method to treat eye diseases, including cataract surgery, ocular surface disease surgery and refractive surgery. Although these operations are completed in the hospital, postoperative patients need certain care and precautions to promote healing and avoid complications. The following are the precautions after ophthalmic surgery:

Follow the doctor's advice and return on time

After ophthalmic surgery, the doctor will give corresponding medical advice, and patients should strictly follow these instructions. For example, the frequency and dosage of eye drops or drugs, and methods of eye cleaning and care. In case of any abnormality or discomfort, consult a doctor immediately. In addition, regular follow-up visits are also very important. Doctors can evaluate the postoperative recovery, find and deal with any complications in a timely manner.

Don't rub your eyes

After surgery, patients should avoid rubbing their eyes. This is because the eye tissue after surgery needs time to heal. Rubbing the eyes may interfere with the healing process, or even lead to wound infection. At the same time, due to the use of local anesthetics, postoperative patients often have blurred vision or eye discomfort, which may be exacerbated by rubbing the eyes. Therefore, patients should avoid rubbing their eyes with their hands, and also pay attention to avoiding eye collisions and external stimuli.

Pay attention to eye cleaning

Eye cleaning is a key part of postoperative care. After surgery, patients need to use eye drops or drugs directed by doctors for eye cleaning. When cleaning, keep your hands clean. Use a cotton swab or gauze dipped with a proper amount of liquid to gently wipe the skin around the eyes to avoid direct contact with the eyes. In addition, postoperative patients should also avoid using cosmetics, eye shadow, eyeliner, etc. to avoid infection and irritation of the eyes.

Pay attention to diet and living habits

During postoperative recovery, the patient needs to pay attention to diet and living habits to promote healing. On diet, patients should avoid spicy and irritant food, such as pepper, garlic, ginger, etc., to avoid eye discomfort. In addition, pay attention to avoid staying up late and using eyes for a long time, reasonably arrange rest time and working time, and avoid the impact of excessive fatigue on the eyes.

summary

Nursing after ophthalmic surgery is very important. Patients need to follow the doctor's advice and return on time, avoid rubbing eyes, pay attention to eye cleanliness, and pay attention to diet and living habits. These measures can help patients recover as soon as possible and reduce complications. If there is any discomfort or doubt, the patient should consult the doctor in time for professional advice.