Question
After surgery for retinopathy of prematurity, when can the gauze on the baby’s eye be removed if the baby is only four months old and has a corrected age of 47 weeks?
Answer
Generally, the gauze can be removed one or two days after the surgery following a postoperative examination. It is recommended that parents bring the child to a specialist for a follow-up visit and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment. In daily life, you can give the child some juice to drink, which is beneficial for digestion and vitamin absorption, and helps prevent stomach upset. We hope the child can recover as soon as possible!