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… Laser Photocoagulation for Diabetic Retinopathy On this … Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Laser photocoagulation uses the heat from a laser to seal or … to drive you home from the doctor's office or clinic after the procedure. Eyedrops are used to widen (dilate) …
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… Helping a Loved One After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery On this page: Overview Overview … loved one who has just returned home from the hospital after CABG surgery, you may want to know what you can do to …
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… A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataract(s) Last updated July 8, 2022 HealthLink BC File … if you are anxious. You will need someone to take you home after and may need help putting in your eye drops or … (weeks to years later), which can be treated with a minor laser procedure. A common feeling after the surgery is …
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… LASIK (Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis) for Nearsightedness On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … than 2 hours. This includes preparation time, care right after the surgery, and paperwork. What To Expect After …
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… Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) for Farsightedness On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … areas, but it's done in most large cities. What To Expect After surgery, you may wear a patch or contact lens on the …
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… Laser Photocoagulation and Cryopexy for Retinal Tears On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview Laser … . You may need to limit your activity for a couple of weeks after treatment. In laser photocoagulation, an intense beam …
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… Breastfeeding After a C-Section On this page: Overview … . You may be sleepy from medicine or in pain from the surgery. Try breastfeeding your baby as soon as you are … hold or the side-lying position may be most comfortable after caesarean delivery, because the baby does not rest on …
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… Exercises After Mastectomy On this page: Overview Overview After breast surgery ( mastectomy ), you may feel some pain going down …
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… Heat After an Injury On this page: Overview Overview Experts disagree about the use of heat after an injury. Some experts: Do not recommend using heat … increase swelling, especially in the first few hours right after the injury. If you decide to use heat and you notice …
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… Sex after childbirth On this page: Overview Overview For a while after childbirth, don't be surprised if you have little … exhaustion, and hormonal changes often affect sexuality after childbirth. Each woman's experience is different. …
