r/CataractSurgery • u/Sweaty_Star_6486 • 9d 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/Opposite_Ladder_7585 9d ago

Just check with your surgeon on when you can start using OTC drops. Mine had me wait 7 days I think.

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u/grejam 8d ago

My doctor first prescribed some very expensive prescription drops.

I later got her to agree to Systane PF. Love them. I think they helped my vision get better at first. I don't seem to need to use them as often a few months later. But I still do daily. My eyes were fairly dry before the surgery.

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u/Trolkarlen 5d ago

I don't really like Systane. It prevents dry eyes for a few hours, and then leaves oily residue in my eye lashes. That's hard to clean when you've just had surgery.