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Post operative oedema

2018-02-27 12:18:37
Undergone cataract surgery. now an air bubble is visible in the eye. Also Post operative corneal oedema. My surgeon is asking to wait for 3 days that it will dissolve by itself, what should I do now?
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Have faith in your operating surgeon. It's likely to resolve within 3to 5 days.

Answered2018-02-27 12:36:15

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Hello Corneal edema appears sometimes after cataract surgery and it usually resolves in 4-5 days Air bubble will also disappear in next 2-3days I would recommend you to wait for few days as advised by your doctor

Answered2018-02-27 12:29:30

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