How to treat discomfort after cataract eye surgery?

Question

Hello doctor,

I had cataract surgery on my right eye four months back, and I took eye drops for two months, given by my surgeon. I am hypertensive and taking 10 mg Amlodipine tablet every day. I am also a pre-diabetic but under complete control. Now the vision is clear. I have been given spectacles for hyperopia. Now, I have to blink my eyelids from time to time to adjust the right eye, and it seems little fluid is there. I feel uneasy from time to time. I use a laptop five to six hours a day, keeping the screen at a distance, and sometimes wear ultra-violet protective transparent glasses. Can you please suggest some eye drops or other suggestions?

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern. It is good that your hypertension is under control. Yes, post-cataract, there may be some dryness in the eyes, so you have to blink to keep the ocular surface wet. You can use lubricating eye drops for a soothing effect. Also, for using the screens, I suggest the following advice. Keep the screen four to six inches below the eyesight level. Blink frequently. Follow the 20-20-20 rule, which says for every 20 minutes of screen time, look at an object situated 20 feet away for 20 seconds. I hope this helps. Thank you and take care.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern. I suggest you use Sodium hyaluronate eye drops three times a day for a month. Then, please consult a specialist doctor, discuss with them and start taking the medications with their consent. I hope this helps. Thank you and take care.