14 Gift Ideas For People Recovering From Eye Surgery

Help them on their journey to better vision with a thoughtful gift they can use as they recover from eye surgery. 

For someone with impaired vision the prospect of being able to see more clearly without using glasses or contact lenses is an attractive one.

Which is why it's no surprise that up to 800,000 people undergo LASIK eye surgery in the US each year, while 3.7 million people have surgery on their cateracts..

So if you have a loved one who is about to undergo cateract or LASIK surgery for themselves, why not treat them to a gift to aid their recovery.

As each of the following gift ideas for people recovering from eye surgery are ones that they will appreciate and find useful on their journey to better vision. 

1. A Book To Help Them To Prepare

Undergoing surgery can be a big worry and stress for people, especially when it comes to their eyes and vision.

Because while LASIK and cateract surgery is statistically very safe and has a high success rate, there is always going to be a risk with any surgery.

So our first gift idea is to get them a book that can help them to prepare for what's to come and free their mind of the fear of the unknown.

As Prepare For Surgery, Heal Faster is a book that will guide them through the whole journey and give them tips on how to stay calm and recover well.

2. Wrap Around Dark Sunglasses To Protect Their Eyes

Having a pair of dark sunglasses to wear can be a big help to someone recovering from eye surgery.

As this will protect their eyes from bright lights and the sun at a time when they will be extremely light sensitive.

So they make for a lovely gift and also one that they can still use after they've fully recovered, and my choice here would be the Costa Del Mar Tuna Alley sunglasses.

As not only are these dark, protective and stylish, they are also a wrap around style that will stop the light from getting in at the sides too.

3. Blackout Curtains For Total Darkness In The Bedroom

The darkness really will be their friend in the first few days after eye surgery to give everything a chance to settle and recover.

So our next gift idea is to get them a set of blackout curtains for their bedroom.

As this will give them a dark space to lay down and rest during the day until their eyes have recovered enough to be able to handle more light.

So check out the Nicetown blackout curtains for a set that will do the job.

4. A Blackout Sleep Mask For Better Sleep

Sleep and good rest really is the body's superpower when it comes to recovery from any type of injury, illness or surgery.

So getting them a contoured blackout sleep mask to wear is a top gift idea as they recover from eye surgery.

As they can put this on at any time of the day to achieve total darkness if the light is starting to get to them.

And wearing it at night may help them to achieve a better quality of sleep, as well as preventing them from involuntarily touching their eyes in their sleep.

So check out the Manta Sleep Mask Silk which is soft, comfortable, and has contoured eye cups that won't press on their eyes.

5. Preservative Free Eye Drops For Lubrication

People's eyes can become more dry and sensitive for a few weeks after undergoing eye surgery.

So a really useful gift to get them are a few packs of preservative free eye drops to use.

As these will help them to safely keep their eyes moist and lubricated and avoid any dry eye irritation.

With a popular brand being Refresh Relieva PF lubricant eye drops.

Just get them to double check with their eye doctors first to make sure they are good to use for their specific eye condition.

6. A Handheld Magnifying Glass To Take The Strain

When their eyes are sensitive and sore after having surgery, it may prove difficult and straining at first to read small print and text.

So one gift idea that can help them to overcome this issue until their eyes have recovered sufficiently is to get them a magnifying glass.

As this way they can read comfortably in a larger size and avoid this strain. 

So check out the handheld magnifying glass above which also comes with an LED light if needed too.

7. Shower Shields For Their Personal Hygiene

For the first week or so after having eye surgery they won't be able to get any water, soap or shampoo in their eyes.

Which can be a real pain when having a wash.

However, a gift that could still allow them to take a shower during this time is to get them a pack of shower shields.

As they can pop one of these on to keep water out of their eyes while taking a shower carefully, which is much better than washing at a sink for a week.

So check out the DiviniTi shower shields if this sounds useful.

8. A Face Down Pillow For Those That Need One

Some types of eye surgeries involving the retina require the patient to spend time laying in a face down position to heal and recover effectively.

So if your loved one has been told this will be a part of their recovery process, why not get them a face down pillow to use.

As this will keep them more comfortable at a time when they will be feeling a bit low.

With the Asiaray face down pillow being one they should be able to get on with.

9. A Comfy Robe And Loungewear To Relax In

They'll no doubt be spending a lot of time at home during the first few days after eye surgery to give everything a chance to settle down and get better.

So getting them some comfortable stuff to lounge around in is a lovely gift idea.

As having things like a plush pair of slippers, a comfy robe, a onesie, or any type of loungewear will make them feel better and more relaxed as they recover. 

So check out the Monarch plush lined microfiber robe for one example of what you could go for.

10. A Weighted Blanket To Aid Their Recovery

Weighted blankets are another great tool to have at home for someone who is recovering from injury or surgery.

As while they are not related to their eyes, these blankets are great for helping them to relax, get better sleep and for reducing any stress and anxiety.

Which will all help to make their recovery go much more smoothly.

So check out the Baloo weighted blanket for a gift that they'll love and use often even after they are back to full fitness.

11. A Humidifer To Keep Their Room Air Healthier

Dry and irritated eyes can be a big problem for people after having eye surgery.

So a gift idea for their home that can help them to reduce this issue is to get them a humidifer.

As using one of these will keep more moisture in the air at home, which will help their eyes to stay moist and healthy. 

So check out the Levoit warm & cool mist humidifier for one that would be ideal.

12. A Scented Candle For Calming Aromas

Being able to relax and rest up is a big thing when recovering from surgery.

So the gift idea of a scented candle is a good one for them.

As filling the room with soothing scents and aromas is really effective for lowering someones stress and anxiety levels.

And a top choice for this is the Chesapeake Bay Serenity & Calm candle with it's lavender and thyme scents.

13. A Warmies Cuddly Toy To Comfort Them

Getting someone recovering from eye surgery a cuddly toy to snuggle up to at a time when they are feeling vulnerable is always going to be a lovely gift idea.

But how about getting them a heated cuddly toy instead.

As with the Warmies sheep cuddly toy they can give it a quick blast in the microwave and it will heat up in a similar way to a hot water bottle.

So they'll get twice the comfort and benefits while cuddlying up with this one.

14. A Funny T-Shirt To Relieve The Tension

Sometimes in life you have to have a laugh when things get serious.

So our final gift idea is one that can relieve a bit of tension when they are stressed and anxious about their upcoming eye surgery.

As the I Was Blind But Now I See t-shirt may give them a little chuckle and is something they can wear on their recovery as a bit of gallows humour!

Rounding Up

Eye surgery is a fairly common type of surgery in the United States with millions of people each year opting to try and fix their eyesight.

However, while the success rates are high it can still be a stressful time to go through and the recovery process can take a while.

So getting your loved one a gift to help them on this recovery journey is a lovely thing to do.

And each of the gift ideas for people recovering from eye surgery that I've given you here are ones that they will find useful.