SurgeryWatch pressure symptoms and vision changes
After Glaucoma Surgery
General recovery guidance after glaucoma surgery.
Medical disclaimer
This guidance is general patient education. Always follow the specific instructions given by your own surgeon or eye doctor — they take priority over anything on this page.
Do
- Use the prescribed drops exactly as instructed.
- Attend follow-up visits so your eye pressure can be checked.
- Rest and avoid bending, heavy lifting, or straining.
- Call the clinic if pain, redness, or vision gets worse.
Don't
- Do not rub the eye.
- Do not press on the eye.
- Do not skip prescribed drops.
- Do not let water or soap enter the eye.
- Do not share eye drops with anyone else.
About your eye drops
- Use your eye drops on schedule.
- Do not let the eye drop bottle tip touch your eyelashes, eyelids, eye surface, fingers, skin, or any surface. Touching the bottle tip can contaminate the drops.
Water & washing
- Follow the clinic’s instructions for washing and showering.
- Do not let water enter the eye until your surgeon says it is safe.
Normal things you may notice
- Mild discomfort or pressure sensation
- Mild redness
- Temporary blurry vision
- Light sensitivity
Warning signs — contact the clinic urgently
- Severe pain
- Sudden vision loss
- Increasing redness
- Unusual discharge
- Nausea or headache with eye pain
When to call the clinic
- If vision suddenly gets worse.
- If severe pain or nausea develops.
- If redness or discharge increases.
- If pressure seems high or the eye seems worse than expected.
Have questions about your eyes?
This information is general education and does not replace a professional eye examination. If you are worried about your eyes, book an appointment.