Cataract Surgery &
IOL Repositioning / Exchange Surgery

Emergency Contact#: 215-650-3078

For any post-surgical emergencies, please call/text the emergency number, which re-directs to Dr. Jimmy Hu’s cellphone.

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What to expect

What’s normal

  • Your vision may be blurry for some time — that's expected while your eye heals.

  • Your eye may feel uncomfortable; any over-the-counter pain medication is fine for mild to moderate pain.

  • Do not rub the eye. Wear your eye shield at bedtime for 1 week.

  • Sleep on your back or your non-operated side for the first week.

  • No lifting over 30 lbs, swimming, or vigorous activity for 2 weeks.

  • No eye makeup for 2 weeks.

  • Bathing/showering the day after surgery are ok, but avoid water in the eye for 1 week.

  • Resume all previous medications, including blood thinners, after your first post-op visit unless instructed otherwise.

  • Ask us about driving at your visit — and only drive once you feel comfortable and safe.

Your Eyedrops after Cataract Surgery

Your Eyedrops

  • You’ll use three eyedrops after surgery. Shake all bottles before using; wait 3 minutes between each medication. NO NEED TO TAKE DROPS OVERNIGHT. Spread drop times over waking hours.

  • Order of drops does not matter.

Anti-Inflammatory #1

Prednisolone Acetate 1%

(Pink or White Bottlecap)

4x / day for 1 week,
then 3x —> 2x —> 1x, one week each
then stop unless instructed.

Anti-Inflammatory #2

Ketorolac (Acular)

(Grey Bottlecap)

4x / day for 3 weeks, then stop
May sting momentarily — expected

Antibiotic

Ofloxacin (Ocuflox)

(Tan Bottlecap)

4x / day for 1 week, then stop

When to Call Us

Call right away if…

  • Severe pain not relieved by over-the-counter medication

  • A sudden decrease in vision

  • Increasing redness or discharge

  • New flashes, floaters, or a curtain/shadow over your vision

Emergency Number: (215) 650-3078