Assess the degree and duration of visual disturbance.
Evaluate the adequacy of blinking and eyelid closure.If the eyes appear closed, careful inspection with a penlight or flashlight should be performed to assure the lids are, in fact, completely closed.In a sedated patient with seemingly closed eyes, the upper eyelids should be manually elevated to allow inspection of the cornea.
Orient the patient to the new environment.
Describe the perioperative routine.
Suggest to run the day-to-day living habits when able.
Encourage participation of family or people who mean to patient care.
Give medication to control pain and IOP as prescribed.
Give cold compress on demand for blunt trauma.
Reduce lighting levels.
Encourage the use of sunglasses in strong light.
Give instructions to the patient or the person nearest the signs and symptoms, complications should be immediately reported to the doctor.
Give oral and written instructions for the patient and the person who means the right techniques in delivering drugs.
Evaluate the need for assistance after discharge.
Teach the patient and family guide vision techniques.
