Corneal swelling (edema) after cataract surgery is a common occurrence and usually resolves within 2-3 days. Vision is blurry due to this edema, but also clears up as the swelling gets better. It is very important to stay on the prescribed eye drops and protect your eyes from infection and injury.
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Corneal Edema After Cataract Surgery
It is very common to see corneal edema (swelling) after cataract surgery. This can cause blurry vision and discomfort, but usually resolves in 1 week, without additional medications or intervention. It is important to stay on prescribed eye drops! If the cornea does not clear up, then you may need Muro 128 eye drops orContinue reading “Corneal Edema After Cataract Surgery”
Corneal Edema after Cataract Surgery
In patients who have cataract surgery in both eyes, one eye will often heal faster than the other eye. I have seen severe corneal edema on day 1 after surgery, causing very blurry vision, redness, and discomfort. I have also seen mild to no corneal edema, and vision is very clear. This should clear inContinue reading “Corneal Edema after Cataract Surgery”
Cataract Surgery Wound
After cataract surgery, the wound must be examined carefully for any leakage. A fluorescein dye is applied, to more easily detect wound leakage. If there is a wound leak, management depends on the severity. Often the wound will seal itself, as it heals. In more severe cases, the surgeon will need to surgically repair theContinue reading “Cataract Surgery Wound”
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