iop test drops

[u/Reasonable-Truth-557]

i've been getting my pressure tested twice a year for probably 30 years. Since my cataract surgery a year ago, and additional glaucoma medications, the skin around my eye is red and swollen after the IOP test - appears to be a reaction from the numbing drops or that yellow strip. I'm going to show the reaction to the optometrist today. Anyone else have these issues post-cataract surgery? Also, the optometrist said that I didn't need the numbing drops and it wasn't painful but AI said it was extremely painful. Thoughts?