POST OP INFORMATION
CHALAZION INCISION AND CURETTAGE HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT TO EXPECT
- It is normal to have a swollen or bruised lid after the procedure, this may last for 2-3 weeks and slowly improve.
- It is normal to have a sandy, gritty or dry feeling for the first 1-2 weeks.
- It is normal for vision to be blurry initially, but should improve back to baseline by the next day.
- It is normal to have blood stained tears for the first 1-3 days.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Take eye pad and clear plastic shield off the next morning.
- Wash hands before cleaning eye or giving medications.
MEDICATIONS
| Chlorsig ointment | Squeeze 1.5cm to inside of lower eyelid 3 times a day | Start day after surgery | For 7 days |
PRECAUTIONS
- Do NOT rub your eye for 2 days after the procedure.
- Do NOT swim for 2 weeks after the procedure.
- Do NOT wear make up around the eye for 1 week after the procedure.
WARNING SYMPTOMS
- Worsening vision
- Increasing pain
- Increasing swelling
- If you have any of the above then immediately:
- Contact Dr Jonathan Goh
or - Go to the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Emergency Department 32 Gisborne Street, East Melbourne, VIC 3002
- Contact Dr Jonathan Goh