If you have traditional cataract surgery, you'll need to follow an eye drop regimen before and after. You'll be prescribed an antibiotic eye drop and anti-inflammatory eye drops. These drops help prevent infection and inflammation. After any kind of surgery, you're more vulnerable to infections and complications.

Typically, every patient will be on medicated eye drops for at least one month after surgery. This will be a combination of anti-inflammatory and antibiotic eye drops to ensure the best recovery after cataract surgery.

Keep water, soap, shampoo, hair spray, and shaving lotion out of your eye, especially for the first week. Do not rub or put pressure on your eye for at least 1 week. Do not wear eye makeup for 1 to 2 weeks. You may also want to avoid face cream or lotion.