• The remainder of the day of surgery should be spent in bed with head elevated on several pillows. Cold compresses should be applied as much as possible until bedtime.

• No bandages are applied over the eyes. In some cases, vision may seem slightly blurry or even double during the first week or so. Slight blood-tinged discharge is common for several days.

• Several postoperative medications are used both to promote comfort and discourage infection (these are provided to our patients after surgery).

• Most normal activity (no bending or straining) may be resumed on the day following the operation, and a relaxed outdoor walk is acceptable.

• Vigorous physical activity and exercise should be curtailed for three weeks. Driving may be resumed within several days if vision has . . .