Patients who are worried about makeup, after cataract surgery can go back to makeup in a short time, approximately 3 days. In addition to the question that the Doctor answers in this video, we include additional answers to the questions that patients most often ask in consultation:
- Can I drive myself home? No, the recommendation is that patients be taken home with a friend or family member due to medications administered.
- Is a physical exam needed before surgery? Yes, the specialist doctor will send various tests in the preoperative consultation.
- How soon can I drive again after surgery? For most cataract surgery patients, vision improves significantly in the first 24 hours after surgery. Patients can drive as soon as they feel comfortable with their vision.
- Is it safe to fly after cataract surgery? It is recommended to wait 24 hours after surgery.
- Why does it feel like I have something in my eye after surgery? During cataract surgery, a microscopic incision is made on the surface of the eye. When blinking, the patient may feel a slight itching sensation until the incision heals. Artificial tears can help relieve discomfort.
- The eye drops that I was prescribed in the postoperative period sting my eye. This is normal? It is common for some eye drops to burn or sting. The recommendation for the patient is to use them as prescribed by the specialist. However, if the discomfort is great, it is recommended to call a specialist.
El Dr. José Alberto Muiños Gómez-Camacho, medical director of Innova Ocular Muiños Clinic, He briefly answers in this video if the patient can put on makeup after cataract surgery.
