Most patients focus entirely on the surgery itself and never think through the morning they walk into the surgery center. A few simple steps — and a few things to avoid — can make the entire experience go significantly smoother.
In this episode of Eye Surgery Today, surgeons walk through exactly how to prepare for cataract surgery day: what to wear, what to bring, what to leave at home, and the things patients commonly show up with that create problems.
Contact lenses, eye makeup, false eyelashes, perfume, and cologne — there’s more to the list than most patients expect.
What you’ll learn in this video:
• What to wear to the surgery center
• What to bring: ID, insurance card, medication list, and allergy list
• Why you must have someone drive you home
• When to instill pre-operative eye drops and why
• Why sunglasses are essential on the way home
• Why makeup, false lashes, and contact lenses cannot be worn
• Why perfume, cologne, and scented lotions should be left at home
This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.
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The educational content and views presented are solely those of the participating physicians, whom are not being compensated for their time. This program receives support from Bausch + Lomb, Johnson & Johnson, Alcon and RxSight.
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