The first few days until the next consultation with the doctor who performed the surgery, you must take the medication prescribed and use anti-inflammatory methods such as the local application of cold sterile compresses or cold gel mask. You will use antibiotic and anti-inflammatory eye drops and you may also be prescribed artificial tears. In the mornings, when getting up, it is advisable to wash the eyelids with fresh camomile water.
It is advisable to refrain from scratching or rubbing the eyelids and in the presence of signs of ocular irritation such as conjunctivitis, it is best to call your doctor before taking any measures on your own.
The use of sunglasses is recommended for the first few days and from 4 or 5 days after the surgery you can apply a little make-up.
The stitches will be removed on day 5 and everyday life can practically be resumed after 1 week although small oedemas (signs of inflammation) may take some 20 days to disappear completely.
