Your Appointment

Before Your Surgery

• A nurse will be calling two to three days prior to your surgery to get a health history, a list of your medications, and confirm your arrival time for your surgery day.
• Discuss your current medications with your physician to see if you should stop taking any of them before surgery.
• Arrange for someone to drive you to and from the surgery center.
• Don’t wear make-up or jewelry and leave valuables at home.
• Wear comfortable, casual clothing.
• Do no eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your surgery.

Day of Surgery

• Bring your insurance/Medicare card.
• Before your procedure, our nurse will give you eye drops.
• You’ll receive medication to help you relax.

At Home, After Surgery

• As a general rule, all activities are okay one week after surgery.
• Follow all of the physician’s instructions.
• With the exception of alcohol, you can continue your normal diet.
• Use eye medications as labeled and resume all other medications as prescribed.