While some people get eyelid surgery for cosmetic reasons, older adults often need eyelid surgery, known as blepharoplasty, to improve their vision. Sagging eyelids are a common problem with aging, and severe sagging can cause the eyelid to droop so much that it’s hard to see. Your mom’s going in for blepharoplasty, and she’s learned that post-hospital care services can improve her recovery.
What will post-hospital care providers do that helps her out?
Check Her Blood Pressure
Post-Hospital Care Tamarac FL – What Support Will Your Mom Need After Eyelid Surgery?After eyelid surgery, any activity that increases blood flow can be detrimental. Your mom needs to take it easy and sleep and sit with her head and shoulders elevated. She cannot lift anything over five pounds usually.
Her surgeon may advise that a nurse checks her blood pressure throughout the day to make sure she’s not doing too much. If her blood pressure increases, it can impact healing by increasing the risk of bleeding from the incisions.
Incision Care
The skin on an eyelid is thin and delicate, so the incisions need time to heal properly. Your mom mustn’t touch her eyes, scratch them, or rub them. She may need to apply ice compresses for 20 to 30 minutes to prevent excessive swelling and discomfort.
Her surgeon may ask her to make sure she gently cleans the incisions several times a day and apply an ointment to lower the risk of scarring and aid healing. A nurse has the training to do this correctly and recognize the early signs of infection or if the seepage is excessive.
Pain Management
After eyelid surgery, your mom should expect swelling, bruising, and pain. Most patients manage pain and inflammation with ice compresses. If it’s not enough, your mom’s surgeon and home health care nurses will discuss options. She has to be careful about over-the-counter pain medications as some can increase blood flow.
If your mom’s surgeon does feel that prescription pain medications are suitable, the nurse will administer them to ensure your mom doesn’t accidentally take too much or forget a dose and experience higher levels of pain that can make her want to rub or touch her eyelids.
Prescription Eye Drops
Your mom will be using prescription eye drops or an ointment for a week or so. She has to apply them several times a day. If she’s not good at keeping track of time, she could easily miss a dose of the antibiotic drops and increase the risk of infection.
Post-hospital care nurses can apply drops or ointment for her. Her nurse will track the timing and alert her surgeon if her incisions aren’t healing well.
Talk to your mom’s surgeon about her expected recovery time and what needs to be done while she recuperates. Once you know what’s needed, talk to our post-hospital care team to address her care needs and schedule nursing visits.
If you or a family member need to hire Post-Hospital Care Services in Tamarac FL, call the caring professionals at Star Multi Care today at (954) 870-4770. We provide service in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Lauderhill, Margate, Pompano Beach, and Tamarac.
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