Treatment introduction
While addressing the pouch and lacrimal Groove.
Post-surgical Care
1.After surgery it is best for you to keep your head elevated on a wedge head rest at a 45° angle when in bed.
2.A ice eye mask will be provided to you. Apply the masks for at least the first 72 hours after surgery to reduce the amount of swelling you will have (make sure you keep these masks cold and wet, and change them every 15-20 minutes.)
3.If you have discomfort in your eyes, take the pain mediation every 4-6 hours. If you have no pain, do not take the pain medication. Do not drink alcohol until you have stopped the pain medication.
4.A light diet is best on the surgery day after you get home. Begin by taking liquids slowly and progress to soups or jello. You can start a regular diet the next day.
5.You can expect some bleeding from the stitch lines and swelling of the eyelids. However, you should call the clinic if you have a continuous bloody drip, significantly more swelling on one side than the other, or any severe eye pain.
6.Apply Refresh P.M. ointment (purchased separately, available over the counter) inside the eyelid every night at bedtime. This will make your vision blurry, but it will clear as the ointment is absorbed.
7.The 2nd day after surgery you can begin washing your face (but not your eyelids) gently with a mild soap and rinse with water. It will not hurt to get water on the stitches or in the eyes.
8.Smiling, yawning, or pulling on the eyelids should be avoided for 1 week after surgery. This is especially important the first few days following removal of the stitches.
9.Strenuous activities should be avoided for 3 weeks, do not bend at the waist and do not lift anything greater than 5 pounds. After the 3rd week you should gradually increase your activities so you are back to normal by the end of the 4th week.
10.back to the clinic if you awaken in the morning with eye irritation or red eye.