Our Services Cataract Surgery Process Post-operative Care & After Surgery

• The surgery is usually performed under topical and local anaesthesia or monitored anaesthetic care (MAC).
• A micro incision is made in the cornea.
• Part of the anterior capsule of the natural lens will be removed.
• A high-frequency ultrasound probe will be used to break up the lens and the fragments will be taken out through the small corneal incision.
• A foldable intraocular lens will be implanted.
• The small incision may need microscopic stitches for closure sometimes.
• Femtosecond Laser may be used to assist the procedure, such as corneal incision, capsulotomy, lens fragmentation and astigmatism correction.

• Infection or inflammation.
• Intraocular bleeding/ iris trauma.
• Subconjunctival haemorrhage.
• Posterior capsule tear and leakage of vitreous humour that may need vitrectomy surgery.
Increased intraocular pressure.
• Photophobia/foreign body sensation/dry eyes.
• Corneal edema/ decompensation
• Ptosis
• Floaters/ retinal detachment/ macular oedema.
• Cataract fragments remained in the eye.
• Decentration or fogging of the intraocular lens that may need centering, removal or re-implantation of the lens.
• Post-surgery refraction may not reach the target as planned, and may require further surgery, corrective lenses or readings glasses.
• Change of planned model of intraocular lens/ additional surgeries to treat complications.
• Posterior capsular opacity that may need laser surgical treatment.

• Keep the eye shield on for protection for 1- 2 weeks during sleep.
• Please take medication or instill eye drops as instructed by your doctor.
• Avoid soap, shampoo or tap water getting into your eyes for 1 week.
• Do not use eye make-up and swim for 1 month after surgery.
• No rubbing of the operated eye.
• Use sunglasses when you are outdoors for 1 month to prevent foreign bodies and irritation of ultraviolet light.
• Avoid heavy lifting, straining and excessive physical exertion.
• Take more fruit and vegetables to avoid constipation.
• Avoid crowded or polluted places to prevent trauma and infection to the wound.

Before surgery

1 day after surgery