How do you wear or use the Eye Shield after eye surgery?

For patients that have eye surgery such as cataract or lens replacement surgery, you will be asked to use an eye shield to protect your eyes after surgery. Typically the shield is used when you go to bed to prevent inadvertent pressure on the eye for the first week after surgery.

I explain how to apply the eyeshiled using paper tape.

[jolynnaerobert]

Thank you. I had no instructions other than "wear this at night." Seems I am not the only one. What is wrong with all these doctors and nurses not giving proper instructions?!

[Stephen-rojc]

My mom had first cataract surgery today. We were given a eye shield and roll of tape in a bag with no directions at all. Your video was extremely helpful.

[mindymay]

I wore this wrong for a week, lol! Now I know for the 2nd eye tomorrow. Thank you!

[marlenadiaz]

Thank you!! It’s alarming how many people have shared stories of not being provided instructions on how to put this on. Video was a lifesaver for me to help my mom. Thanks again!

[lesleygrand]

Great video! Thank you. My husband and I had tape all over his face before we watched your how to video!

[cathydowns]

Definitely helpful - I taped it on weirdly for four nights and will now do it correctly. There were certainly lots of after-surgery instructions but none about the shield.

[louiseclark]

Just had cataract surgery today. THANKS for your video. You just made my day easier!!!

[FkcnVina]

Just got lasik and was taping these to my face all sorts of different ways. Although effective at protecting my eye, def spent more tape than necessary! Thank you for this video!!

[warddianerob]

Perfect! Thank you so much. They didn't mention anything about the shields after Lasik surgery but included the tape and shields - After reading the instructions - it didn't tell which way to put the shields on. Can't thank you enough for showing the easiest way to put tape and adjust them.

[sunshinegirl]

Thank you Dr Wong for this explicit video. Standard of healthcare is truly declining. After eye surgery, given eye shield and drops and an appt to come back in a week. SMH.
So glad I decided to check on YouTube 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[sandyp]

Thanks for the clear instructions on this.
I just had cataract surgery and was sent home with an eye shield and some tape but no instructions. Your video helped me find a comfortable, safe and secure way to affix the eye shield and it has barely affected my ability to sleep which is great as I am a side sleeper

[jalbiie]

I had eye surgery three days ago . This video was a HUGE help. The nurses gave me the proper instructions but I am in my late 60’s and my short term memory isn’t good . Thank you Thank you for taking the time to shoot and upload this video

[carolynlabute]

Perfect. This is now a no brainer with his explanation. Thank you. I had the top of egg in the corner.

[tinahamilton]

Thank you so much for this video. My mom just had this surgery and the instructions I was given over the phone were way more intense and complicated. This was so simple and quick and done. I truly appreciate you.

[albertbatfinder]

Excellent video! My doctor put the shield on me and at the time he said “now this is where I need your help. Just hold it in place while I tape you up.” Living alone, I was a bit worried as so how I would do it without assistance. Also he didn’t point out, and I didn’t notice, that the top went above the eyebrow, making that vital 45 degree angle across the face. I was trying to put it more horizontal. I also used WAY to much tape, because the first application was a huge lumpy mass of bandage, padding, shield and tape. They didn’t actually provide tape so I was using bandaids, which are twice the length you need.

[elizabethdobbie]

Thank you! Just had surgery been putting on wrong, Had no instructions. So very grateful to connect with your simple clear instructions/demo

[petercoopersmith]

On the mark! Appreciate the help. Also, viewing your live surgery really helped me understand and see what was going to happen in my surgery. I Was much more relaxed when it was time for me. Got me through it.

[billholt]

Would you believe I just had cataract surgery and they didn’t tell me the correct way to put the eye shield on? I actually had put it on with the top of the egg pointing towards the top of my lips. Thank you so much for this video. I’m so glad I looked for it.

[AGirlHasNoName.]

Thank you so much! I was so excited after my surgery today (I can see!) I didn't ask how to use it. Much appreciated. Short and sweet!

[urbanfox]

I looked at my little eye shield and literally thought I was stupid that I couldn't figure out to put it on! Thank you so much for the clarification! After watching this, it was a snap.