What You’ll See, Hear, and Feel During Surgery
Even though you won’t feel pain, you may be curious or concerned about the sensations during cataract surgery. Here’s the typical experience:
Sight: You won’t see the surgery instruments in...
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Types of Anesthesia: IV Sedation, Topical, and More
Cataract surgery typically uses local monitored anesthesia care (LMAC) rather than general anesthesia. There are a few approaches: Topical anesthesia involves numbing the eye with drops only (and...
How Does Post-Op Care Begin Before Eye Surgery?
Post-op care for eye surgery is a process that begins days or weeks before the procedure itself, not afterward. Pre-operative preparation targets infection risk, healing conditions, and logistical...
What will I experience on surgery day? Timeline of Surgery Day – From Arrival to Discharge
Here’s what a typical surgery day looks like:
Arrival: You’ll check in at the surgery center or hospital and do some paperwork. A nurse will then bring you in for pre-op.
Pre-op prep (30-60...
What to Bring and Wear to the Surgery Center
Oftentimes, someone from the surgery center will call you with detailed instructions the day before, or perhaps someone from your surgeon’s office will give you written or verbal...
Pre-Op Drops: What They’re For and How to Use Them
Before cataract surgery (often starting a day or a few days prior, and on the morning of surgery), you’ll be prescribed several types of eye drops. Typically, these include an antibiotic drop to...
What Should You Know About Glasses After Cataract Surgery?
Glasses after cataract surgery are corrective lenses prescribed to address residual refractive needs that an intraocular lens (IOL) alone may not fully resolve. Most patients achieve significantly...
What Is a Refractive Surprise and How Can You Handle It?
A refractive surprise is an unexpected postoperative refractive outcome that deviates meaningfully from the targeted refraction after eye surgery, encompassing residual myopia, hyperopia,...
Is Perfect Vision After Cataract Surgery a Myth?
“Perfect vision” after cataract surgery is a widely held expectation, but the clinical standard for a successful outcome is 20/40 visual acuity, not 20/20. Most patients achieve...
What Are Lifestyle Lenses and Implant Options for Cataract Surgery?
A lifestyle lens is an advanced technology intraocular lens (IOL) implanted during cataract surgery to correct vision at multiple distances and reduce dependence on glasses. Also called premium...