Doctors may prescribe antibiotic or anti-inflammatory eye drops to help prevent infections or inflammation after cataract surgery. Before applying eye drops, people should wash their hands thoroughly.

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Although dropless cataract surgery techniques eliminate the need for eye drops, these are still a standard part of traditional cataract surgery recovery. They help prevent complications, control pain, ...

Millions of eye drop products have been recalled over concerns they may not be sterile, according to an enforcement report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. On March 3, eye care product ...