Post Eye Operation, Anesthesia causes Swelling on the Face

Continuing with the series on post operative care for eyes, today we will talk about swelling on the face after eye surgery. The swelling on the face is a result of the anesthesia given before operation. At times, patients are told to keep the face down in order to avoid dizziness. When we keep our face down for a long time, the fluid gets accumulated on the face resulting in swelling. The swelling is not harmful and does subside on the same day of operation itself.

Care is important to avoid post operative eye discomfort

Results of eye surgery depends largely on post operative care. There are many do' s and don't s which needs to be strictly followed. Many a times, patients come up with problems like grittiness or discomfort in the eyes, post surgery. This discomfort is an outcome of the surgery which is caused by stitches. In order to get relief from the discomfort, apply lubricating gel as prescribed by your surgeon 2-3 times a day.

Oozing from the dressing is a natural response of the eye, post surgery

Post eye surgery, it is often found that patients complain of some fluid oozing out from the dressing. This is completely normal and a natural response of the eye after the surgery. As a measure of precaution, clean the fluid around the dressings, and leave the dressings intact. The oozing will stop gradually after a day.

Wash your eyes with running water to avoid dry eyes

Weather is such that eyes are turning dry. We often face itching and irritation in the eyes accompanied by dryness. The best cure for this is drinking lots of fluids and washing eyes with running water. This helps in retaining the water content in our eyes. One may also try using eye drops if irritation persists. Placing Cucumber slices on your eyelids can also be helpful.

Spectacles are any day better than Lenses

There is an endless debate over which one is better Spectacles or Lenses. Though both of them perform the same function for our eyes, yet there are huge differences in terms of their upkeep and utility. While the patient generally want the lens, for the doctors spectacles are still the best choice. Spectacles are not that sensitive, relatively even if they are not that clean still, it is kind of not affecting the eyes. Then there are very low chances of eye infection. Yes, those who are conscious about their look, they still prefer lenses.

Smoke causing irritation in eyes;wash eyes with portable water

Post Diwali, the smoke levels in the atmosphere go up considerably. This often causes dryness and irritation in the eyes.Washing your eyes 4-5 times with portable water is the best antidote.Like in any situation,portable water has the inherent medicinal qualities to remove impurities.For any eye injury, washing eyes with portable water is the first aid. Further on if this does not help , medicated eye can also be tried

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Wish you a happy and safe Diwali

On the eve of Diwali, wishing you all a very happy and safe Diwali. Try not to burst crackers and if you do, please wear glasses while playing with crackers. Glasses provides a protective shield to your eyes from the sparks of crackers.

Be careful not to wear contact lenses while bursting crackers

In case you have eye problem, its better not to burst crackers. However, if you give up to the urge, then in that case, ensure that you are not wearing contact lenses while bursting crackers. Remember your lenses are extremely sensitive to heat. They can cause major irritation in the eyes if exposed to high heat for a long time.

Being cautious while bursting crackers is the best protection against eye injuries

Diwali is a festival of lights and not of sound and pollution. Bursting crackers on Diwali is celebrated as a tradition, but we forget the harmful effects that these crackers can cause. Over the years many accidental cases are witnessed on Diwali, and this is a major cause of Eye injuries. Such mishaps can be avoided if safety measures are followed diligently along with proper care and attention. Also, don't let children burst crackers without supervision of elders.

Say No to eye makeup sharing

Concluding our series on Eye care and makeup (eyes), a last piece of advice. Never share your eye makeup kit with anyone. Sharing increases the possibility of spread of bacteria leading to infection.

Brighten up your eyes by replacing your makeup kit every three months

Eye makeup may make you look beautiful but it is a major source of eye infection. Few tips to avoid this. Remember to change your makeup kit every three months. Old makeup has the tendency to develop bacteria over time which can be transferred to your eyes if not replaced on time.

Remove your lenses before rubbing off your eye makeup

If you wear eye lenses, you just need not be careful while applying eye makeup but need to be equally careful while removing it. Remove lens before rubbing off makeup, but before touching lens ensure washing your hands and see that they are completely dry. Once this is done you can remove the make up.

Let your beautiful eyes shine but with eye friendly make-up!

Eye make up is part and parcel of every women's routine dressing. Make-up does not necessarily mean that it has to harm your eyes. Here is a tip for eye make-up. Use non-allergic, oil and fragrance free make-up for your eyes. Many eye friendly products are available in the market, which can be easily applied without irritating your eyes.

Sharp changes in eye power should be taken seriously

Decrease in eye power is taken as normal sign of ageing. To certain extent this is right but major changes if noticed should not be ignored. This may be a signal for something serious. Here is my article on the same that appeared in leading Hindi daily Amar Ujala.

Eye make-up, be careful if you wear lens

Women's love for make-up is not hidden. Eye make up is always a problem for those who wear lenses. Here is one tip which can help:
Always put your lenses before applying make-up. Also, wash your hands before touching your lenses so that no oil or lotion strains are transferred to the lens.

Weight can affect your eye sight too

You will be surprised to know that obesity is harmful for your eyes too. Anything that disturbs your metabolism, affects your eye sight too.

Poor night vision is a result of Vitamin A deficiency

Severe deficiency of vitamin A can result in poor night vision. If not treated in time, it can lead to permanent blindness.

Balanced food is important for healthy Eye Sight

While celebrating World Sight Day, here are tips for healthy sight:
Have a diet rich in
- Vitamin A (Carrot, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Yam)
- Vitamin C (Orange,Strawberry and other citrus fruits)
- Vitamin E (Almonds, Avocado, and other nuts)
- Zinc (Leguminous pulses, Beans etc.)
- Omega 3 (Apricot,Walnut, Fish)
- Lutien (Eggs and dark green leafy vegetables)

Eggs help in preventing vision loss

You must have heard that eggs are excellent for your bones. But did you know, they are equally good for your eyes too. Eggs are a rich source of Lutien which is very beneficial in preventing factors causing vision loss.

Good diet is equal to good eye sight

You might have heard it earlier. But there is no harm repeating a good thing. Green leafy vegetables and a diet rich in Omega 3 such as fish, apricot and white mustard oil  can be beneficial for patients with dry eye syndrome and cataract.

Diet rich in salt can be harmful for your eyes

Did you know, consuming excess salt might lead to cataract? Salt consists of sodium which if consumed in large quantity can be harmful for your eyes. Ideally, one should not take more than 2,000 mg of salt on a daily basis.

Watch out against constant decline in eye power

Frequent changes in eye power might be an outcome of some undiagnosed diseases. Constant fall in the eight sight is a signal that something is wrong. Immediately get yourself examined and nip the trouble in the bud itself. Hari Bhumi newspaper carried an article of mine written on the same subject.

Redness in the eye can be Subconjunctival hemorrhage

There is an eye disorder known as Subconjunctival hemorrhage, in this the blood vessels under the white tissue in the eye suffers a damage. This results in redness in the eye followed by discharge. In a condition like this don't delay consulting an eye doctor.