Recovery at Home
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The
day after you go home from surgery, a TVEC nurse will call to
check your progress. If you have any questions regarding your
surgery, you should contact your doctor without delay.
Pain Management
It is normal to have some pain and discomfort after your surgery,
due to swelling and movement of tissue during the surgery. Pain
and discomfort will decrease during the healing process. Your
doctor may prescribe pain medication to be taken at home or advise
you about taking appropriate over-the-counter medications, such as
Tylenol.
General recovery
reminders:
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Limit your activity
for 24 hours.
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Do not drive until
advised to do so by your doctor.
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You may experience
some pain (i.e. soreness, itching, or scratching sensation in
the eye or headache)
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Medication given
during surgery may temporarily affect your memory or judgment
for 24 hours following surgery.
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Leave eye patched
until your doctor says to remove it.
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Use eye drops as
directed by your doctor or nurse
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A follow-up visit
may be scheduled for the next day after surgery.
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