What to Expect: Week by Week

First 24 hours: 

• Anaesthetic block provides several hours of comfort
• Mild to moderate discomfort as anaesthetic wears off
• Prescribed pain relief manages any discomfort effectively

First week: 

• The feeling of a gritty sensation and redness are normal
• Most day-to-day activities can resume as comfortable
• Reading, computer work, and driving may be difficult

Weeks 2-4: 

• Gradual improvement in comfort and appearance
• Eye looks significantly better by 3-4 weeks
• Most people generally feel “back to normal” by 3-4 weeks

Your Recovery Medications

Antibiotic drops – Used for one week to prevent infection
Anti-inflammatory drops – Required for approximately six weeks to optimise healing
Lubricating drops – Preservative-free drops used as needed for comfort throughout recovery

Clear instructions are provided for proper drop administration and timing.

Activity Guidelines

Immediate activities (as comfortable): 

• Reading and computer work
• Light household tasks
• Driving (when vision comfortable)

Temporary restrictions: 

• Intense exercise – Avoid for one month
• Swimming – Wait one month
• Eye protection – Keep clean and covered during bathing for two weeks
• Sunglasses – Essential outdoors during healing