Healing Quickly After Strabismus Eye Surgery - #45477
How to heal well & quickly after strabismus Eye surgery? My body reaction was a lot of pain,nausea,photophobia then I had eye infection. I don't like all the Western medicines I have had to take . Thank you
How long ago did you have the eye surgery?:
- 2-4 weeksWhat is your current level of pain?:
- Mild painHave you made any dietary changes since the surgery?:
- Yes, I eat more nutritious foodsShop Now in Our Store


Doctors' responses
1. VERY IMPORTANT — What You Should AVOID Right Now (2–6 weeks postop) Even though you prefer natural healing, these rules ensure safety: ❌ No direct oil application around the eyes ❌ No steam, sauna, hot compress ❌ No heavy yoga (inversions, bending forward) ❌ No rubbing the eyes ❌ No Triphala eyewash (unsafe after surgery) ❌ No strong herbal drops inside the eye Your eye muscles, sutures, and surface tissue are still fragile. 🌱 2. What You CAN Do Safely (Most Important for Fast Healing) ⭐ A. Cold compress therapy (best for swelling, infection recovery) Use a clean chilled cloth or gel pack wrapped in cloth Apply 5–7 minutes, 2–3 times daily → Reduces inflammation → Helps photophobia → Speeds surface healing ⭐ B. Protect the eye from light (your photophobia will gradually improve) Wear: UV-blocking sunglasses A hat outdoors Use warm-tone indoor lighting (not blue/white LED) This reduces strain on healing nerves. ⭐ C. Gentle lubrication (NON-MEDICATED options) If the doctor allowed artificial tears but you want natural alternatives: ✔ Use preservative-free tears (most natural & safest) There is no herbal substitute that is safe to place directly in the eye during early healing. Dryness causes half of the postop discomfort, so lubricating properly speeds healing. ⭐ D. Avoid screen strain Follow the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes → look 20 feet away → for 20 seconds. This helps the healing eye muscles. 🌿 3. Ayurvedic INTERNAL Remedies to Help You Heal Faster These support recovery without touching the eye. ⭐ A. Triphala Guggulu — NO Avoid internal Triphala Guggulu now (too heating). ⭐ B. Safe + Cooling Herbs for Post-Surgery Recovery ✔ Amla (Vitamin-C rich, soothing) 1–2 capsules daily OR 1 tsp powder in warm water → Speeds tissue repair → Reduces photophobia → Supports immune response ✔ Giloy (Guduchi) 250–500 mg once daily → Reduces inflammation → Supports immunity → Helps with postop infection recovery ✔ Shatavari If digestion is good 1 capsule at night → Cooling, nourishing → Helps dryness + photophobia ✔ Brahmi / Gotu Kola 250 mg daily → Helps nausea + nerve recovery → Reduces light sensitivity These herbs support healing from the inside, which is safest for eye surgery patients. 🌼 4. Diet for FAST Eye Healing You are already eating nutritious foods—great! Add these specifically: ⭐ Best Healing Foods Ghee (1 tsp daily) — promotes ocular healing Warm milk with turmeric (½ tsp) at bedtime Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin (vitamin A) Spinach, moringa (lutein, zeaxanthin) Blueberries or amla (antioxidants) Moong dal soup Vitamin C foods: oranges, kiwi, amla, bell peppers ⭐ Foods to Avoid Spicy foods Sour foods (vinegar, pickles) Deep-fried foods Too much caffeine Sugar (slows healing) 🌿 5. Gentle Ayurvedic External Therapies You Can Start (AFTER 4–6 WEEKS) Only once your surgeon has confirmed healing. ⭐ Shirodhara (oil dripping therapy) → Helps photophobia, nervous system, anxiety ⭐ Head and foot massage with warm sesame oil → Reduces head tension → Helps nausea and sleep Do NOT apply oil on or near the eye itself. 🌙 6. For Nausea + Pain + Anxiety After Surgery Many people get these symptoms due to anesthesia, eye muscle strain, or stress. Try: ⭐ Ginger tea (mild) → Reduces nausea → Improves digestion post-surgery ⭐ Brahmi or Ashwagandha at night → Helps anxiety + sleep → Reduces pain perception ⭐ Slow deep breathing 5 minutes Calms the vagus nerve → reduces nausea & photophobia. 🌟 7. What to Expect Next (Recovery Timeline) Weeks 2–4 Light sensitivity improves Pain becomes mild Eye muscles settle Weeks 4–8 Residual photophobia reduces Redness + swelling fade Alignment becomes stable 3 months Most symptoms resolved Full comfort restored Results become stable

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