How long does a cataract surgery patient have to use eye drops and why?
FEB 21, 2014
Question:
How long does a cataract surgery patient have to use eye drops and why?
Answer:
Antibiotic eye drops are used after cataract surgery to prevent infection and steroid and NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) eye drops are used to reduce inflammation.
Typically, antibiotic drops are used for about a week and anti-inflammatory drops are used for 3 to 6 weeks. Ask your ophthalmologist for their specific guidance as instructions following surgery can vary.
This question was originally answered on Feb. 21, 2014.