Rehabilitation after lens replacement for cataract
Cataract is a fairly common disease, the treatment of which is carried out by the surgical method. Replacement of the lens of the eye in case of cataract, the postoperative period of which requires the implementation of certain rules, is carried out using a laser or ultrasound method.
Stages of recovery after cataract surgery
Rehabilitation after lens replacement for cataracts consists of going through several stages. The duration of the first of them is 1-7 weeks. During this period, there is soreness and swelling of the organs of vision. In order to avoid the course of the infectious process, a sterile bandage is applied to the eyes. At the end of the day, it is removed. During this period, the patient notes a significant improvement in vision. To eliminate pain, the patient is recommended to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The appointment of a certain drug is carried out by the doctor in accordance with the indications.
The duration of the second stage is an average of 22 weeks. During this period, excessive load on the organs of vision is strictly prohibited. The patient is prescribed special temporary glasses, as well as eye drops, which makes it possible to eliminate negative consequences. Patients are not recommended to overstrain the organs of vision. That is why watching TV and reading books must be abandoned.
The third recovery period lasts for 5 months. If laser or ultrasound intervention is used, then at this time there is an almost complete restoration of vision. If necessary, the patient is prescribed contact lenses or glasses that he will wear constantly.
Rehabilitation after cataract removal and lens replacement are quite complex procedures. That is why patients need to go through all three recovery periods.
Basic rules for the postoperative period after cataract
Rehabilitation after replacing the lens of the eye with cataracts requires the patient to follow a number of rules. The patient is recommended to use special eye drops that have a complex effect. They are prescribed by the doctor in accordance with the individual characteristics of the patient and the severity of the course of the surgical intervention. With their help, the possibility of developing complications is eliminated. Patients are recommended to use:
- Anti-inflammatory drops - Naklofa, Indokollira.
- Disinfectants - Flocala, Tobrexa.
- Combined drugs - Taufon, Maxitrol.
In most cases, patients are recommended to use Taufon, which improves metabolic processes in the tissues of the eye.
To ensure the fastest possible recovery of the organs of vision, the patient needs to eat rationally. The diet should include vegetables and fruits in large quantities, which are saturated with vitamins A, C, E. In order to protect the organs of vision from dust and infection, the doctor selects temporary glasses. Also, for this purpose, it is recommended to use sunglasses when going out. In some cases, the patient is prescribed glasses that have diopters. Since the artificial lens is not capable of accommodating, the patient may require reading glasses.
Rehabilitation after cataract surgery lens replacement requires the patient to strictly follow certain rules, which will significantly speed up this process.
Restrictions after cataract surgery
To ensure a full recovery of vision after surgery, the patient must take into account certain limitations. This will not only improve visual acuity, but will also eliminate dangerous complications. Restrictions are in the implementation of certain recommendations:
Within 6 months after the surgical intervention, it is forbidden to sleep on the stomach or the operated side. The patient is recommended to ensure a good sleep, the duration of which should be from 8 to 9 hours.
After the operation, it is necessary to adhere to certain restrictions regarding reading, watching TV, working with computer equipment. These classes are allowed by doctors, only their duration should be from 15 to 30 minutes a day. In order to relieve the load on the organs of vision, the use of temporary or permanent glasses is recommended.
The rehabilitation period should be gentle. In this case, patients are strictly forbidden to lift weights. During the recovery period, sports are strictly prohibited. Excessive physical activity during the rehabilitation period is prohibited. Sharp tilts of the head are strictly prohibited.
Carrying out hygiene procedures should be carried out with caution. In this case, the ingress of water into the eyes is strictly prohibited. Visiting saunas and steam rooms during the recovery period is strictly prohibited. Experts do not recommend staying under the influence of ultraviolet rays for a long time. Washing your hair with hot water is a contraindication during the recovery period.
During the postoperative period, driving a car and operating complex mechanisms is prohibited. There are also restrictions on the diet of the patient. A person is forbidden to eat smoked meats, pickles, fatty, fried and spicy foods. The patient should eat only healthy and wholesome food. Cooking should be carried out only by boiling and stewing. You can bake foods or cook them in a slow cooker. The use of alcoholic beverages by patients after surgery is strictly prohibited. During the recovery period, smoking is not recommended for patients.
Cataract is a serious condition that requires surgical replacement of the lens. In order to ensure the effectiveness of therapy, patients are recommended to go through all three stages of the recovery period with strict adherence to the rules and recommendations of the doctor.
Loading...
