After Surgery

We take a holistic approach on your medical needs.

This guide is for you as you have been listed for surgery to treat your eye condition. It aims to answer questions about your surgery – explaining what you can expect before, during and after your surgery.

Patients who are prepared for surgery and who take part in their care can recover in less time and with fewer complications. This guide will provide you the information you need to get yourself, your caregiver and your family ready for the surgery. Please note that the information in this guide does not replace the advice or directions provided to you by your ophthalmologist.

What can I expect after surgery?
After the surgery, you will be taken to the recovery area where our nurses will monitor your progress. Recovery time may vary according to each individual and the nature of your surgery.

You will be provided with some biscuits and a hot drink when you are ready to take orally. For your safety, you are required to make arrangements for an adult (above 21 years) to accompany you home if your surgery is performed under sedation or general anaesthesia. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or power tools, cook, drink alcoholic beverages or make legal decisions for at least 24 hours after your surgery.

Before you are discharged, specific post- operative instructions to aid your quick recovery may be reinforced by your doctor or nurse. Your personal belongings will be returned to you. If you are unfit for discharge, you will be admitted to a ward in Singapore General Hospital (SGH) for further monitoring and treatment.

How do I take care of my eyes after surgery?
Your eyes may be sensitive to light for weeks or months after surgery. You may wear sunglasses if you find them helpful. It is normal to experience some redness, watery or grittiness of the eye for a few days or weeks after your surgery.

Symptoms should gradually improve as time passes. While it may be normal to experience some flashes immediately after surgery and occasional floaters, a sudden significant increase in floaters should not be ignored and requires urgent medical attention.

SNEC DAY WARD

The SNEC Day Ward offers day recovery facilities for patients undergoing surgery in SNEC. It houses two VIP suites, nine beds, 16 private cubicles, 31 recliner chairs and two dedicated nursing counters.

The day ward is staffed by experienced nurses who review patients’ physical health to ensure they are fully prepared for surgery upon arrival at the day ward, monitor patients closely after surgery for complications as well as counsel patients on post-surgery care prior discharge.

Location
2B Day Ward, Level 2, Lobby B
2C Day Ward, Level 2, Lobby C