The eye team should explain what discomfort may occur after retinal surgery and when it needs review. Severe, increasing or unexpected pain should not be dismissed because an operation has recently taken place.
Key points
- Increasing pain or worsening vision needs prompt clinical contact.
- Keep the operation details, drops and urgent contact route available.
- Do not wait for a travel coordinator when an urgent examination is needed.
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Describe the symptoms clearly
Tell the service when the pain started, whether it is worsening and whether vision, redness, discharge or nausea has changed. Mention the operation date, the eye treated and whether gas or silicone oil was used. That information helps the team direct you appropriately.
Symptoms need assessment, not online diagnosis
An examination may be required to assess the retina, eye pressure, inflammation or another problem. Do not diagnose the cause from the feeling of pain alone or change drops without advice. Serious retinal symptoms require timely evaluation. [1]
Keep your prescribed plan available
Bring the medicine containers or a clear list to any review. If you cannot follow a positioning instruction or have a question about pain relief, contact the treating service rather than improvising. Do not apply someone else’s postoperative prescription.
Gas and future care
Keep written gas or oil information with you and tell other clinicians, including anaesthetists, about it. An intraocular gas bubble has important flying and anaesthetic restrictions. Arrange local urgent care if you are already away from Shiraz. [2]
Your visit to Shiraz
Start with the eye-specialist directory and the appointment planning guide. Confirm the clinician, exact location, proposed tests and reviews before making travel arrangements.
For costs, request an itemised written quote identifying the eye or eyes, procedure or medicine, facility fees and follow-up. The costs guide explains what to compare. Accommodation, interpretation and transfers should be confirmed separately.
Common questions
Should I wait for the next routine review if pain is getting worse?
Contact the eye service promptly and seek urgent local assessment if advised or if serious symptoms are present.
Can a message replace checking eye pressure and the retina?
No. Those concerns may require an in-person examination.
Related eye-care guides
- Retinal Detachment: Urgent Assessment and Surgery in Shiraz
- Silicone Oil Removal After Retinal Surgery in Shiraz
Sources
[1] National Eye Institute: Retinal detachment · ↑ Back to text
[2] American Academy of Ophthalmology: Flying after eye surgery · ↑ Back to text
English editorial adaptation: 26 October 2026. General information for planning and discussion; follow the treating team’s individual instructions.