Lens & Laser Aftercare

Laser Treatment Aftercare Guide

This information contains all the important information you may need after your eye surgery. After your treatment, your eyes may feel blurred, gritty and sensitive, which should settle with time. A recently operated eye is more sensitive to sunlight and wind. Therefore, we recommend wearing sunglasses on the surgery day and outdoors for one week after treatment.

It is normal for your eyes to be a little red and swollen after the treatment. A small area of bleeding on the white of the eye can occur and you may experience a slight foreign body sensation. It is important not to rub your eyes and to use lubricating drops for comfort. You will be given a medication pack after your surgery.

Post-Laser Treatment Eye Drop Instructions

The prophylactic medication is prescribed to help prevent infection, inflammation and dryness of the eye after your treatment. Please use the drops as follows:

• Exocin – 3 times daily for 2 weeks (e.g. 9am, 3pm and 9pm).
• Pred Forte – 3 times daily for 3 weeks. Shake the bottle well before every use.
• Blink Intensive Tears – 5 times daily for 1 week.
• Proxymetacaine 0.5% – to be used sparingly for 1 day only, for pain relief.

Please note that medications or products may be substituted if clinically appropriate.

Post-Laser Treatment Care Guidelines

After your treatment, you can resume most day-to-day activities, but it is important to follow the guidance below to support safe and comfortable healing:

• Eye shields – Wear while sleeping for 1 week.
• Sunglasses outdoors – Recommended for 1 week to protect against light and wind.
• Avoid water near the eye – Keep the area from eyebrow to cheekbone dry for 1 week.
• Sports & fitness – Resume after 2 weeks; contact sports after 4 weeks.
• No sauna or hot tubs – Avoid for 4 weeks.
• No swimming – Avoid for 2 weeks, then wear goggles for the following 2 weeks.
• Makeup – Face makeup can be used after 1 week; eye makeup after 2 weeks. Avoid any rubbing when removing eye makeup.

Lens Treatment Aftercare Guide

This information contains all the important information you may need after your eye surgery. After your treatment, your eyes may feel blurred, gritty and sensitive, which should settle with time. A recently operated eye is more sensitive to sunlight and wind. Therefore, we recommend wearing sunglasses on the surgery day and outdoors for one week after treatment.

It is normal for your eyes to be a little red and swollen after the treatment. A small area of bleeding on the white of the eye can occur and you may experience a slight foreign body sensation. It is important not to rub your eyes and to use lubricating drops for comfort. You will be given a medication pack after your surgery.

Post-Lens Surgery Medication Instructions

Prophylactic medication is prescribed to help prevent infection, inflammation, raised eye pressure and dryness after your lens treatment. Please note that medications may be substituted if clinically appropriate.

Follow the guidance below unless advised otherwise:

• Diamox – 1 tablet on the day of surgery, taken after food.
• Tobradex / Maxitrol – 5 times daily for 2 weeks, then reduce to 2 times daily for the following 2 weeks (e.g. 8am, 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm). Shake the bottle well before every use.
• Blink Intensive Tears – 5 times daily to maintain comfort and lubrication.
• Proxymetacaine 0.5% – use sparingly for 1 day only for pain relief.

If any medication needs to be adjusted based on your response or clinical findings, Dr Fadi Kherdaji will advise you directly.

Post-Lens Surgery Care Guidelines

After treatment, you can resume most normal daily activities, but it’s important to follow the guidance below to ensure safe healing and reduce the risk of irritation or infection:

• Eye shields – Wear while sleeping for 1 week to protect the eye.
• Sunglasses outdoors – Recommended for 1 week to protect against brightness, wind and dust.
• Avoid water near the eye – Keep the area between the eyebrow and cheekbone dry for 1 week.
• Sports & fitness – Light exercise after 2 weeks; contact sports after 4 weeks.
• Heavy lifting / bending – Avoid for 2 weeks.
• No sauna or hot tubs – Avoid for 4 weeks to reduce infection risk.
• No swimming – Avoid for 3 weeks; after this, goggles must be worn for 1 additional week.
• Makeup – Face makeup after 1 week; eye makeup after 2 weeks.
  Avoid rubbing when removing eye makeup.