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Post-Operative Instructions

Immediately After Surgery

  • Do not place pressure directly on the eye.     
  • Do not blot the eye itself.  
  • Dry any tears with a tissue by blotting very gently on the skin of the cheekbone below the operative eye.   
  •  Wear your eyeglasses or sunglasses for physical protection of the eye.  
  • If you cannot see out of the lens it is okay to remove the lens itself. We can remove this for you at your post op appointment if desired.     
  • Take your medication as instructed. Take any glaucoma drops as you regularly do.   
  • Do not get water directly in the eye for the first week.  No swimming in hot tubs, pools, or lakes for 4 weeks.     
  • Wear the plastic shield over the operative eye for 3 nights (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and whenever you take a nap.  
  • Do not wear makeup for the first week after surgery
  • Vision should steadily improve over the next 6 – 8 weeks.  

Normal And Abnormal Symptoms Following Cataract Surgery

NORMAL SYMPTOMS

ABNORMAL SYMPTOMS

  • Blurred Vision intermittently   
  • Watering or blood-tinged tears intermittently   
  • Mild irritation; sandy or gritty-feeling   
  • Mild double vision due to anesthesia   
  • Mild lid drooping due to anesthesia   
  • Mild light sensitivity   
  • Intermittent mucus production   
  • Dilated pupil following surgery including the morning after surgery


These symptoms are considered normal and will taper off as your eye heals. Make sure to take your post-operative drops as instructed. 

  • Vision that suddenly gets worse; sudden vision loss   
  • Bleeding that does not stop   
  • Worsening pain   
  • Continued double vision   
  • Flashes of light that are consistent   
  • Many new floaters   
  • Veil or shade that blocks vision   
  • Haloes around lights accompanied by nausea and headache  
  • Dilated pupil that does not react to light


If you experience any of these symptoms please call the office at 425-778-2500 . If you are experiencing an after-hours emergency please call the office to be directed to Dr. Swedberg. 

Activity Timeline Following Cataract Surgery

Same Day As Surgery

Same Day As Surgery

Same Day As Surgery

  • Reading  
  • Walking  
  • Watching TV 

1 Day After Surgery

Same Day As Surgery

Same Day As Surgery

  • Dancing  
  • Fishing  
  • Air Travel  
  • Driving (after post op visit) 

1 Week After Surgery

2 weeks After Surgery

2 weeks After Surgery

  • Aerobics  
  • Biking  
  • Bowling  
  • Golf  
  • Tennis  (with eye protection)
  • Jogging  
  • Light eye makeup  
  • Sexual Activities 

2 weeks After Surgery

2 weeks After Surgery

2 weeks After Surgery

  • Racquetball (with eye protection)
  • Dental Work 
  • Swimming 
  • Other surgical procedures  


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