What to do if vision drops after craniotomy

Vision loss is a common complication after craniotomy, which may be related to the operation itself and postoperative infection. The commonly used treatment methods are general treatment, drug therapy, physical therapy, etc. 1. The operation itself may affect the optic nerve during the operation. At the same time, the hematoma formed after the operation may compress the optic nerve and cause vision loss. Patients should pay attention to more rest, strengthen nutritional support at the same time, eat high-protein foods, high-vitamin foods, such as beef and mutton, fish and shrimp, spinach, broccoli, etc., help to promote physical recovery, improve visual ability. Follow the doctor's advice to use mecobalamin, oryzanol, citicoline sodium and other drugs, can nourish nerves, promote the recovery of optic nerve. Eye hot compress, massage, etc., can improve local blood circulation, help to improve vision. 2, postoperative infection, postoperative did not pay attention to keep the wound site clean and hygienic, may form intracranial infection, resulting in increased intracranial pressure, affecting vision. Appropriate intake of high-protein foods, high-vitamin foods, while supplementing minerals, trace elements and other nutrients, help strengthen the body's immune system function, promote physical recovery. Follow the doctor's advice to use furosemide, spironolactone, hydrochlorothiazide and other drugs, can reduce intracranial pressure, reduce nerve compression, improve vision; Clear for bacterial infection, can use ceftriaxone sodium, ciprofloxacin, amoxicillin and other drugs, can achieve antibacterial, anti-inflammatory effect.

In addition, the patient needs visual stimulation to promote the recovery of visual function.