I was put under anesthesia and the very same day my inner eye started burning and hurting. The area seems to be a normal color of pale pink, sometimes red. This sensation occurs about 7/8 times a day and only subsides when I place a cold towel over that area for a few minutes. This has been going on for 16 days. Is this a normal side effect of anesthesia or should I go see an optometrist/opthemologist? By the way I did not experience this with my breast augmentation at all.
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November 12, 2022
Answer: Need to see the eye doctor to be evaluated
This depends somewhat on where you are "submerging". Ocean? Community pool? Your own bath? I recommend that you speak to your surgeon as opinions may vary. Generally speaking you will want to wait at least two weeks and in some cases longer.
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