What is normal after your operation?:

• some bruising around the eye. Sometimes the bruising may be quite extensive.This will clear in the first few weeks.
• some redness and swelling around the wound
• feeling as if there is something in the eye

What can you do after the operation?

• most things one would normally do, without over exerting oneself.
• wash your face , without putting pressure on the wound and making sure water cannot enter it
• wash your hair, without putting pressure on the wound and making sure water cannot enter it

When you should get worried about the healing:

• the wound is getting red, and more swollen
• when an enormous amount of swelling develops directly after the operation, such that, even after prying the eyes open, the vision is markedly reduced
• in this case contact SOS

What must you not do after the operation:

• rub the wound , even if it is itching
• heavy excercises
• swimming for 3 weeks at least. If in doubt, ask the treating doctor

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