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Frequently Asked Questions About Phakic IOL
Life after surgery
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What action should be taken when foreign matter gets into the surgically treated eye? |
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Do not attempt to remove it in an unreasonable manner; instill eye drops for dry eyes to flush it out or simply allow it to flow out by itself along with tears. |
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Is it alright to rub the eye? |
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Please be mindful to avoid rubbing the eye right after the surgery because the wound may not have completely closed. |
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How long after phakic IOL surgery is makeup allowed? |
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Although facial makeup is allowed after the follow-up exam a day after surgery, please avoid any eye makeup for one week after the surgery. |
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When can one resume work after phakic IOL surgery? |
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Please stay in a restful environment for two or three days after the surgery and consult with a doctor before engaging in any strenuous job outdoors. |
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When can one resume sports after phakic IOL surgery? |
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If the postoperative recovery proceeds without problems, after a month, one may swim or participate in sports that do not subject the eye to any direct impact. |
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Will people around me notice the implanted lens? |
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Intraocular lenses are generally unnoticeable. They are visible, however, at a very close range. |
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Will patients who underwent phakic IOL surgery be incompatible for other surgical treatments or have other problems in the future? |
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Phakic IOLs would have to be removed prior to any cataract surgery or some other types of surgery. |
