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Hattiesburg NearVision CK®

(Post-Operative Care)

Same-Day Instructions

- Take a Tylenol PM immediately when you get home.

- Eat a light meal so you can go to sleep.

- You will be given a kit with your eye meds in it. Put in a drop or two of your antibiotic, Voltaren, and artificial tears.

- Put a gel ice pack gently on the eye. Go to sleep, the eye will scratch as long as you are awake.

- If you wake up, use more drops and a Tylenol PM if you need it. Expect the eye to be tender.

- If you are uncomfortable after these instructions, call us 24 hours a day at 601.264.3937 or toll-free at 601-264-EYES.

Next-Day Instructions

- The next day alternate a drop of antibiotic and a drop of artificial tears each hour while you are awake.

- Use your Voltaren drops four times per day.

- If the eye is scratchy you are feeling the lid rub against the tender treated area. If you close the eye and keep the eye still you usually will feel better.

- We will then check you at a time to be specified the day of your procedure.- You may go to work or do anything you feel up to.

- Expect it to be blurry. You may not see well enough to drive. It takes time to heal.

- As a precaution, it's best to wear no makeup around the eye or put your head under water such as hot tub or swimming for about a week.

- Avoid rubbing your eyes.

- You may take 2 Advil tabs every 2 hours as needed for discomfort during the day.

You Should Expect:

- Mild to moderate, watering and irritation for 2-3 days.

- Smeary vision (like dirty glasses) for about 1 month.

- Glare or halos, especially when driving at night, for about 1 month.

- Slight overcorrection for a few weeks. Distant object may appear blurry, but near objects will be clear.

If you have any NearVision CK post-op questions, please call

601-264-EYES.

(601)264-3937

1420 S. 28th Ave

Hattiesburg, MS 39402

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