Ensure a successful recovery after Glaucoma Surgery. Learn about medication, activity limits, and how long blurred vision last after the procedure.
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Post-Surgery Care
Postoperative care is the most critical phase of the surgical journey. Even the most perfectly performed surgery can fail if the healing process is not managed correctly in the weeks following the procedure. The eye is a living tissue that naturally wants to repair any new openings created during surgery.
In Glaucoma Surgery, the goal is actually to prevent “too much” healing so that the new drainage pathway remains open and functional. This requires a careful balance of specialized medications and specific lifestyle adjustments that we will guide you through at Liv Hospital.
The moments and hours immediately after your procedure are designed to protect the eye while it is at its most vulnerable.
The first few nights are particularly important for ensuring that the surgical site remains undisturbed and that the eye pressure is beginning its stabilization process.
It is important to remember that the eye has been through a significant internal change.
It is normal for your vision to be temporarily worse than it was before the operation, but this is a sign of the eye’s active healing.
Physical activity must be limited to prevent spikes in eye pressure or physical trauma to the delicate surgical site.
These restrictions allow the new drainage system to mature without being stressed by physical exertion or contaminated by external bacteria, ensuring a long term successful result.
Medication management is the cornerstone of a successful recovery. You will be given a specific, tapering schedule for several types of eye drops. Antibiotics are used to prevent infection, while steroid drops are vital to control inflammation and prevent excessive scar tissue from closing the new drain. We may also recommend lubricating drops to keep the surface of the eye comfortable. At Liv Hospital, we provide a clear, written chart to help you track your doses, as the frequency of drops is often high during the first few weeks of recovery.
Follow up appointments are more frequent after this surgery than almost any other eye procedure. Your surgeon needs to monitor the pressure and the appearance of the drainage site very closely to make real time adjustments.
Warning signs of complications must be taken seriously and reported immediately. While our advanced techniques at Liv Hospital make complications rare, early detection can save the surgical result.
If you experience any of these symptoms, you must contact our emergency eye care line immediately for evaluation.
While the surgery addresses the internal pressure, you still have a chronic condition that requires lifelong vigilance. Certain lifestyle adjustments can help maintain the success of your surgery for many years.
Your eye will always be slightly more delicate than a non operated eye, so taking these precautions is a small price to pay for preserved sight.
The psychological aspect of recovery is just as important as the physical one. It can be frustrating to deal with blurry vision and multiple doctor visits.
The ultimate goal of post surgical care is to transition you back to your normal life with a safer, lower eye pressure. Once the eye has completely healed and the pressure is stable, usually around the three month mark, your specialist will determine if you need a new glasses prescription. Many patients find that once the recovery is over, they enjoy a new sense of security and a higher quality of life, knowing that their optic nerve is finally protected from the damaging effects of high pressure.
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You should not drive until your surgeon confirms that your vision has stabilized enough to meet legal requirements, which usually takes 1 to 2 weeks.
Yes, you can use screens in moderation, but you may find that your eyes tire more quickly than usual during the first week.
If you rub your eye, contact your doctor immediately for a checkup to ensure the internal structures or the flap haven’t been disturbed.
For the first two weeks, it is better to sit down and bring your foot up to you rather than bending your head down to the floor.
Most patients can resume light walking after a few days, but heavy weightlifting or swimming should be avoided for at least a month.
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