Post Surgery Instructions

General instructions after retina surgery 

Please follow the instruction sheet given to you after your surgery.

•           (Milky Drops/Pink or White Cap)          Use 6 times a day for 1 week,

               Prednisone Acetate 1%        then 4 times a day for 1 week,

               Pred Forte or Econopred Drops            then 2 times a day for 1 week,

        then 1 time a day for 1 week, then stop

•      (Tan Cap)                                                                                                                                                 

Vigamox (or other antibiotic) Drops            Use 4 times a day for 1 week, then stop

                                                        or until bandage contact is removed

•  You may use over-the-counter Tylenol for pain or over-the counter Ibuprofen if you are not able to take Tylenol.

• Please make sure to attend your post-operative appointment scheduled the day after your surgery.

• Please follow positioning instructions, if any, given to after your surgery.

• DO NOT lift greater than 20 pounds or do very heavy work for two weeks.

• You may: 

  • Shower from the neck down and use a washcloth for your face (please use baby shampoo to avoid eye rubbing). 

  • You may read or watch TV as long as you maintain head positioning if necessary. 

  • You also may walk briskly, ride a stationary bicycle, and do light housework after one week.  

  • PLEASE WEAR YOUR GREEN BRACELET (IF YOU WERE GIVE ONE) UNTIL YOUR GAS BUBBLE IS GONE.

• For Emergencies:  Please call (214) 233-6170 or go to your closest Emergency Room if there is no answer.