Tell the eye team which procedure you had, your current medicines and whether you have diabetes or another condition affected by food, fluids or medicine timing.
Key points
- Discuss fasting before changing medicines or food and fluid intake.
- Medical and religious questions are separate.
- Recovery, diabetes and other conditions affect the advice.
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Plan the discussion before Ramadan
Ask how fasting could affect your particular recovery.
Do not rearrange treatment yourself
A prescribed eye-drop or medicine schedule may be important. If fasting creates a concern, ask the prescriber how to manage it safely rather than omitting doses or moving them without advice.
Separate clinical advice from religious advice
Your clinician can explain health considerations. For a religious ruling about eye drops or an exemption, consult a trusted religious authority and describe the medical advice accurately.
If your condition changes
Seek medical advice if you become unwell or develop new eye symptoms. A general article cannot determine whether a particular person should fast after an operation.
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Editorial update: 25 October 2026. Information for planning and discussion; follow your own treating team’s instructions.