What can my dad expect after having an eye surgery?

[Sweettears]

Having eye surgery for a macular hole on September 8 myself. Hoping to recover in time for a WDW trip October 5. Don’t want to have any eyeball explosions

 

[seashoreCM]

eyeball explosion

There might be an additional period of weeks when airplane travel is not permitted due to atmospheric pressure changes (in the plane) that adversely affect the surgery.

Would travel by car (or bus) be feasible?

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

You're welcome Lanejudy. Dad is doing very well but the only thing he complains about is headaches and we have taught him to keep his head straight but he wants to find a comfortable position to sleep on. Would Dad be able to wear an eye mask when he sleeps?

Did you bring this up with his doctor at the follow up?

I'm unclear as to why he would have to keep his head up/straight?
That's not generally something you have to do for a simple cataract surgery. Instead that's more indicative of a retinal surgery to have to stay in a certain position.

I'm also unclear as to why he would be getting a headache?

The plastic eye shield is meant to keep the eye safe during sleep so I would not think that he would have to sleep in a specific position.

 

[Sweettears]

There might be an additional period of weeks when airplane travel is not permitted due to atmospheric pressure changes (in the plane) that adversely affect the surgery.

Would travel by car (or bus) be feasible?

It’s a relatively small hole so should heal quickly. Worst case I postpone the trip. Beauty of Southwest (at least currently) and room only reservations

 

[Simba's Mom]

I do know that after cataract surgery, my doctor said that she didn't want me to leave town for "about a month". I got the impression that it was just her choice in case anything went wrong. But that's my doctor, not yours, and cataract surgery, not a macular hole. I don't even know what a macular hole is. But since DH has macular degeneration, I think I should ask "Dr. Google" (as my doctor calls the internet).