After cataract surgery: Things to be taken care of
Cataract is a condition in which eye lens becomes cloudy which results in blurry vision. Cataract surgery is done for the treatment of cataracts which involves removal of eye lens and replacement of it with artificial lens called intra ocular lens that are generally made up of silicone and plastic. After cataract surgery, ophthalmologist gives verbal and written instructions regarding post operative care of eyes till the complete healing of the eye. Add caption Dark eye glasses are given to wear during daytime and eye shield at night for several days. The eye glasses and eye shield should be washed with soap and water followed by drying prior to use. Eye drops are given by doctor to prevent infection, reduce postoperative inflammation and control eye pressure. Instillation of eye drops must be according to the schedule prescribed by the doctor. Hands must be washed with soap and water before instilling eye drops and care should be taken not to contaminate the tip of the n