Dr David Goh

It should be approximately one week after ICL surgery. As for swimming, you should discontinue for 3 - 4 weeks.

It could be dry eyes, in which case you could try regular lubricants eg. SYSTANE or OPTIVE eyedrops daily. The dry eyes is temporary and should resolve with time, approximately 3 -4 months post-op.

You are likely to be suffering from a condition known as meibomianitis. Your eyes need tears to function properly. Small glands in the eyelids known as meibomian glands secrete oil that covers and protects the surface of your eye. If these glands malfunction, they may become swollen or produce too much oil. You will need to be taught how to perform eyelid hygiene and should be prescribed some medication such as antibiotics or steroids to treat the problem.

Advances in technology now allow for 100% bladeless cataract surgery where a Femtosecond Laser (CATALYS) replaces the human hand to make the cuts into the eye without any sharp knives or blades, all in less than 60 seconds. It performs many of the important and most challenging steps in cataract surgery which enables the surgeon to remove the cataract more gently by using much less energy and surgical time inside the eye, thus enabling faster post-op visual recovery for patients.

Advances in technology now allow for 100% Bladeless Cataract surgery where a Femtosecond Laser (CATALYS) replaces the human hand to make the cuts into the eye without any sharp knives or blades, all in less than 60 seconds. It performs many of the important and most challenging steps in cataract surgery which enables the surgeon to remove the cataract more gently by using much less energy and surgical time inside the eye, thus enabling faster post-op visual recovery for patients.

Most of the common questions about cataract surgery in general as well as the specific difference between traditional Manual cataract surgery vs 100% bladeless Femtosecond Laser cataract surgery can be found in: The Ultimate Guide To Cataract Surgery in Singapore (2020). If there are any further detailed questions you have kindly repost your questions. Best wishes.

Advances in technology now allow for 100% bladeless cataract surgery where a Femtosecond Laser (CATALYS) replaces the human hand to make the cuts into the eye without any sharp knives or blades, all in less than 60 seconds. It performs many of the important and most challenging steps in cataract surgery which enables the surgeon to remove the cataract more gently by using much less energy and surgical time inside the eye, thus enabling faster post-op visual recovery for patients.