BENEFITS: improvement in activities- such as driving/reading/working/social activities/hobbies.
What you should know/do before going for cataract surgery.
General health status should be known. Any active diseases should be treated before cataract surgery. A preoperative investigation like blood tests, ECG, dental check-ups should be done. Carry out the pre-operative instruction as per the scheduled date & time.
Pre-Operative Instructions:
To have light breakfast 4 hrs before arriving at the hospital.
To put the eye drops as instructed 3 days prior to the date of the surgery & in the morning of the day of surgery in the eye to be operated on.
To take the dose of regular medication which you are already taking.
To take a head bath and dress comfortably.
To be accompanied by not more than 2 persons.
To carry the operation file, reports, sunglasses, and necessary medication.
To register at the reception counter for admission.
To read and sign the consent form for the operation and take instructions from the optometrist.
If for some reason you have any questions, the doctor or one of the optometrists would be able to answer them before the surgical treatment is begun.
To stop blood-thinning or any anti-inflammatory medications including Aspirin 3 days prior to the surgery day.
Plan to have someone drive you home following surgery.
Plan to have a parent or legal guardian with a disabled person.
If any change in appointment, call up the center & inform a day prior to the date of operation.
Wear comfortable clothes.
Do not apply make-up or wear jewelry.
Do not carry expensive goods with you.
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