After the operation you will be transferred to the recovery area and then to the Day Case Unit. You should be able to go home after a few hours
- A responsible adult should collect you from the hospital in a car or taxi and stay with you ideally for 24 hours. You should have access to a telephone in case of an emergency
- You may have a pad on your eye and Mr Sherafat will discuss the use of ice-packs on your eyelid to reduce any bruising or swelling
- It is common to have a watery eye and to feel grittiness in your eye for 1-2 days. The eye can appear bruised and feel sore, tight and uncomfortable. You will be given lubricating eye drops to help ease the discomfort
- If you are worried about anything whilst in hospital or at home, please contact Mr Sherafat via his office or Parkside Hospital who should be able to reassure you or identify and treat any complication
Returning to normal activities
- If you have had sedation, do not drive, operate machinery or do any potentially dangerous activities (this includes cooking) for at least 24 hours and not until you have fully recovered with feeling happy to do so. If you had sedation you should also not sign legal documents or drink alcohol for at least 24 hours.
- Do not get your eyelid wet, do strenuous exercise or bend down for one week. Sleep with an extra pillow to keep your head raised. Be gentle with your eyelid for at least two weeks.
- Do not wear eye make-up for one week
- If you have discontinued your anticoagulants for the surgery, you can restart them from the next day.
- Do not drive until you are confident about controlling your vehicle and if in doubt, check your insurance policy
You will be given a follow up appointment on discharge as Mr Sherafat will want you to come back to the clinic to check on your progress. It usually takes a few weeks for your eyelid to look and feel more natural.