You need to get that eye examined by your ophthalmologist . It could be rebound inflammation from stopping the drops . It could also be recurrent erosion which can happen with an abrasion even after it heals . You should not do the second eye surgery till you get this looked at. Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS.

Good question! Its always a good idea to have it looked at if there's redness or pain. Most likely the incision site became irritated when dry or if accidentally rubbed, even with the eyelid closed. It will likely heal on its own but it is good to have it examined to confirm there is no infection or delayed healing that might need a longer course of postop drops. People heal at different rates and that's ok. Always best to check. Margaret Hubbell MD PhD LLUSM MD PhD 2016 JPS Transitional PGY1 2017 Tulane Ophthalmology 2020 PCVI Anterior Segment Fellowship 2021.

You should call your eye surgeon.

Have your eyes checked again by your doc

Any time there is pain, redness, and/or decreased vision after eye surgery – especially after things were healing well – it is advisable to see your eye doctor right away. Depending on what he/she finds, there may be other necessary treatments to be performed on that eye. Regardless, it is always a good idea not to proceed with a second eye’s surgery until after the first one is healing properly.

Andrew C. Shatz, M.D.

Since cataract surgery is elective, we like to have the first eye completely settled before proceeding with the second eye. It sounds like there is an unresolved issue and might be best to return to the surgeon prior to surgery for a quick evaluation.