At a Glance
Protect the eye and keep every follow-up.
Dropsuse exactly as directed
Protectdo not rub or press the eye
Callwhen warning signs appear
Recovery Basics
Follow your cataract care plan
Your cataract surgery instructions take priority. Use these items as a practical reminder of the common recovery themes our team may review with you.
- Use all post-operative cataract drops exactly as directed.
- Wear any shield, patch, or protective glasses if your surgical team provides them.
- Do not rub, press on, or touch the operated eye unless instructed.
- Avoid swimming, heavy lifting, eye makeup, and strenuous activity until you are cleared.
- Keep every follow-up visit so your surgeon can confirm the eye is healing correctly.
Call right away for
- Vision loss or sudden worsening vision
- Pain that does not improve with the medication you were told to use
- Increasing redness, eyelid swelling, discharge, or crusting
- New flashes of light, many new floaters, or a curtain-like shadow
Recovery Questions
Call when something does not feel right.
The office can help clarify your drops, activity limits, follow-up schedule, or any change that concerns you.