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title: What if I get an eye infection after surgery?
description: "An eye infection after surgery is uncommon but serious and always needs urgent assessment. ## Recognising possible post-surgery infection Symptoms may start suddenly or build over a day or two. Trust your instincts if the eye feels very different from…"
url: "https://bluefinvision.com/knowledge-base/topics/recovery-aftercare/what-if-i-get-an-eye-infection-after-surgery/"
updated: "2025-12-31"
category: "Recovery & Aftercare"
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# What if I get an eye infection after surgery?

An eye infection after surgery is uncommon but serious and always needs urgent assessment.

## Recognising possible post-surgery infection

Symptoms may start suddenly or build over a day or two. Trust your instincts if the eye feels very different from the expected healing discomfort.

- Increasing pain rather than gradual improvement
- Marked redness, swelling, or yellow-green discharge
- Rapidly worsening or foggy vision
- Light sensitivity, headache, or feeling generally unwell

## What to do if you are worried

Do not wait to see if things settle. Prompt treatment with antibiotics or other medicines can protect vision and prevent complications.

- Contact your surgical team or emergency eye department immediately
- Bring your post-operative eye drops and information leaflet with you
- Avoid driving yourself to the hospital
- Do not stop any prescribed drops unless a clinician advises