What To Do Before And After Phaco Cataract Surgery

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Mar 1, 2017
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Phaco is the popular name of Phacoemulsification cataract surgery. It is different from the traditional cataract surgery as in this technique, the cataract from eyes is removed breaking the cloudy cataract or lens by an ultrasonic device. Eye doctors in South Delhi or elsewhere remove the cataract the eye by Phaco and insert the IOL for the improved vision of the patient. A renowned Phaco surgery specialist in south Delhi for instance, uses this technique to avoid stitches or bandaging the eye.

Phacoemulsification specialist in south Delhi and elsewhere prescribe few screening tests before the surgery to ascertain the general health of the patient. It is advisable to get the screening tests done before the surgery. If any medicines for high blood pressure or diabetes have been prescribed by a doctor on a regular basis, it must be taken as usual before the surgery. The meals should be taken at least 3 hrs before the surgery and should be light, avoiding solid foods.

After the Phaco, a patient must not rub or put pressure on the eye which has been treated. The area around the eye must be cleaned properly with a cotton ball so to avoid any infection. Eye drops must be administered timely. Face or head should not be washed for at least 7 days or as advised by the attending doctor or Phaco surgery expert in south Delhi. Reading, watching TV, lifting weights, deep coughing, sneezing etc. should be avoided so as not to exert any pressure on the eyes.

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