Forms and Instructions
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Cool compresses: Every hour for the first 12-24 hours.
- Mix tap water with ice.
- Soak 4x4 gauze in ice water. The gauze only needs to moist, not soaking wet.
- Fold gauze in half, and apply one gauze over each eye.
- These help to decrease swelling and bruising!
Activity:
- Sleep with your head elevated on two pillows for at least 10 days.
- No heavy lifting, exercise, or bending for 10 days. It is okay to take a walk.
- No contact lens use for 10 days.
Take all medications as directed:
- DO NOT take aspirin, motrin, advil, ibuprofen or any other similar pain relievers. These medications can cause bleeding! For pain, use the prescribed narcotic or Tylenol.
- If your eyes feel dry, use artificial tears (Hypotears) during the day and Lacrilube ointment at night.
Facial care:
- Use a bland cleanser (Dove, Ivory) for one week after surgery.
- Do not rub eyelids.
- Do not shower for two days. It is okay to take a bath.
- Do not use the following products on your face one week before surgery. It is okay to restart the products one week after surgery if you have not had laser resurfacing: Retin-A (tretinoin), Retinol, Renova, and related products, Alpha hydroxyl acids, (AHA)-glycolic acid, Hydroquinone and other bleaching agents.
Notify Dr. TerKonda immediately for:
- Decreased vision or blindness
- Double vision
- Increasing eye pain
- Severe swelling or bruising
- Severe dry eyes
- Fevers above 101
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