What are the precautions after cataract surgery

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As we all know, cataract is a kind of disease that causes people's vision damage. Generally speaking, the treatment of cataract is mainly surgery. Therefore, we must pay more attention to the following matters that need attention after cataract surgery.

What are the precautions after cataract surgery

First, the incision healed in about three weeks (diabetic patients should also extend the time appropriately). During this period, wash your face and hair, pay attention not to let the sewage into the surgical eye, to prevent infection.

Second, try to avoid coughing after operation. It is strictly forbidden to collide, press, lower the head and rub the eyes with external force in the operation eyes. During the nap and night sleep, lie on your back or side to the non operation eyes, and wear eye mask to prevent eye injury.

Third: after cataract surgery, patients should first avoid doing strenuous exercise or carrying heavy objects on weekdays to prevent intraocular pressure fluctuations.

matters needing attention

After understanding the precautions after cataract surgery, patients should also avoid rubbing the surgical site after surgery.