The two most common eye drops prescribed after cataract surgery are dexamethasone and chloramphenicol.
Both drugs have an open shelf life of 2 to 3 weeks, after which they should be disgarded.
If an infection is visible under split lamp inspection, most doctors will prescribe a fresh course of chloromycetin and possibly toprex eye oinment.
It is also often recommended that patients keep their eye covered until the infection is under control.
Mike