After eye surgery, it is common to be prescribed with antibiotic eye drops to help prevent infections and/or anti-inflammatory eye drops to minimize inflammation. It is also common to have pressure lowering eye drops to help control the eye pressures post surgery. In addition, Yyou may need frequent lubricating eye drops such as non-preserved artificial tears or ointment at night.
Following cataract surgery, it is common to be using eye drops for 1-2 months. For vitrectomy surgeries, you may be using eye drops for the same period or longer. We will provide concise post-surgery medication instructions for you to follow.
It is important to note that most prescription eye drop bottles, once opened, last for 28 days. Please follow manufacturer’s instructions to avoid potential contamination and eye infections.
