Irvine Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Inc.

Cataract Surgery Postoperative Instruction Video 

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This video describes what to expect after cataract surgery.  Please review the information at least once prior to your first postoperative day visit.  

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Video table of contents:

• 00:00 Introduction

• 00:15 Table of contents

• 00:35 What happened?

• 02:17 Before and after comparison

• 04:00 Glare and haloes after surgery

• 05:33 Toric Symfony IOL close-up example

• 08:28 Warning signs after surgery to note (RSVP!)

• 09:41 No pressure to the eye please!

• 11:09 Limitations after surgery

• 12:41 What happens to the IOL over time (postop day 1 and week 1)

• 13:56 What happens to the IOL over time (postop month 1 and then 3 years later)

• 14:55 Secondary cataract and YAG capsulotomy

• 17:44 Postop kit contents

• 18:19 Postop drop instructions

• 20:11 Medication possible side effects reference

• 21:14 Compounded drop disclaimers

• 21:54 Patients that will need more medication past the 1st month

• 23:35 Follow-up schedule

• 24:37 Video Conclusion

• 25:35 Contact information for Drs. Chia

 

Thank you for your time and attention!

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