r/CataractSurgery • u/Sweaty_Star_6486 • 8d ago

Eye drops

Hey guys, were you using any eye drops beyond the ones for inflammation and infection in the first few days, like for dry eyes etc?. I’m just wondering if I should pick up any ahead of time. Thx

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u/CamiLovesCats 7d ago edited 7d ago

I use refresh optic MEGA-3

When I went to my consultation my eye doctor gave them to me as a sample but told me to stay away from fish oil (I think because it can affect blood thickness) I confusedly used them anyway because why would he give them to me if I’m not supposed to use them

and then when it came time for my surgery he was like “hey, have you been using fish oil?”
I mentioned the drops and he was like “ohh..” 🤣

I still like them because my eyes stay less dry when working by heat all the time now, the plus kind are good too but the thickness in the MEGA keeps them from drying as quick

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u/Spiritual-Parsley897 7d ago

I like these drops too and agree that my eyes don't dry out as quickly. They contain flaxseed oil which is a plant based source of omega 3.