Instrucciones para el cuidado del paciente
Please follow these instructions after eye injections:
- Do not rub your eye after treatment
- For relief of mild to moderate pain or irritation, an over-the-counter pain reliever (i.e. Tylenol) or cool compress/ice pack can be used
- A new bottle of artificial tears/lubricating drops can be used
- No swimming or contact lens wear for 2 days
- It is ok to shower and wash your face. Keep eyes closed to avoid getting tap water in the eyes for 2 days after the injection.
The following symptoms are COMMON after successful eye injections for 1-2 days:
- Blurry Vision
- Tearing
- Mild floaters or dark circles/bubbles in your vision
- Mild to moderate discomfort or irritation
- Gritty, Eyelash in the eye sensation
- Redness (sometimes this can cover the entire white part of the eye and last a few weeks, particularly if you are on blood thinners or aspirin)
- Bloody tears for 1-2 days after treatment
The following symptoms are NOT NORMAL after eye injections, and you should call our office immediately if you experience:
- Severe, constant pain
- Worsening pain after the first day
- Significant decrease in vision
- Severe increase in floaters
- Curtain or veil in your vision
Please contact our office with any questions or concerns at (407) 893-8200. Follow-up care is very important. Be sure to keep you scheduled appointment.
