Middle Georgia ENT

Providing Ear, Nose, and Throat Care and Treatment to the Middle Georgia Area

Myringotomy with Tubes

  • DIET: Resume regular diet.
  • ACTIVITY: No restrictions.
  • MEDICATIONS: Prescription ear drops as prescribed. Tylenol or Ibuprofen (for age and/or weight) can be used for mild discomfort.
  • FOLLOW-UP: Schedule an appointment with our office 10-14 days after surgery. Our medical assistant will call the first day after surgery to check on patient’s progress.
  • WORK/SCHOOL: May return the day after surgery.
  • INFORMATION: There may be some bloody drainage from the ear. Call our office if ear drainage (for more than three days) and/or if fever over 101 occurs.
    • Showering and bathing without head dunking is allowed.
    • Swimming and/or diving is prohibited without proper ear protection!
      • We recommend a device/headband called The Ear Band-It. It can be purchased online at www.earbandit.com
    • Tubes are designed to fall out spontaneously (usually) within 6 to 12 months.

The practice of Dr. Rick Lockhart, Middle Georgia Ear, Nose & Throat, is announcing its closure as of August 31, 2023.

Patients who need assistance in locating another ENT specialist or receiving copies of their medical records should contact Dr. Lockhart’s office by phone at (478)452-6610 or in person at 111 Fieldstone Drive, Milledgeville, GA 31061, prior to August 31, 2023.

Dr. Lockhart would like to thank Milledgeville and the surrounding areas for welcoming him into the community, and his patients for placing their trust in him for over 30 years.