Brachytherapy plaque surgery is a complex eye operation that involves the external tissues of the eye and orbit. This can result in swelling and edema, which can cause temporary double vision, droopy eyelid, redness of the eye and sometimes discomfort. What can you do to help get over this period as quickly as possible? Managing and supporting your recovery during the initial period of the plaque, the first few months and beyond will be discussed. Do's - get back to usual activities and exercise asap, remind yourself to keep the eye open and use together with unaffected eye; Don'ts - patch the eye, get into prism glasses too soon. Eye exercises are optional. Listen to learn more details!
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Tara McCannel MD PhD is a an ocular oncologist, vitreoretinal surgeon and co-founder of Seyhart Wellness. She is also the host of the Mind Body MD podcast where she shares her passion for holistic health and wellness.
