FAQs / After My Glaucoma Surgery How Long Should I Stay in the US for Recovery?

QUESTION:

How long should I stay in US for recovery?

ANSWER:

All glaucoma surgeries require about 90-120 days for stabilization after surgery. That being said, we generally have a good idea where the IOP will settle about a month after surgery. If you are planning to have surgery done on both eyes we can schedule the second eye within two weeks of the first. So, unless you have a local surgeon who is comfortable and willing to take over your post-operative care, I would recommend a minimum of six weeks. I’ve had patients stay for as little as one week after surgery, but they all had experienced local surgeons who had agreed beforehand to take over the post-operative care.

Warm regards,
David Richardson, MD
Patient-Focused Ophthalmologist

San Marino Eye
2020 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
626.289.7856

Patient-Focused Websites:
New-Glaucoma-Treatments.com
About-Eyes.com

Date: Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 1:53 AM

Posted in: Glaucoma