Cataract Surgery

What to do Before Cataract Surgery

How to best prepare:

  • Start using your eye drops three days before your procedure in the surgery eye as directed.
  • On the morning of your surgery, you should take any medications approved by your surgeon and which you normally take in the morning. These may include seizure, cardiac, high blood pressure, or breathing medication. Take them with just a sip of water.
  • You should bring a responsible adult to provide you with a ride after your procedure.
  • You should wear a short-sleeved shirt or blouse that buttons in the front.
  • You should take a bath or shower prior to your procedure.
  • You should not wear makeup or false eyelashes.
  • You should not wear jewelry or bring any valuables to the surgery center.
  • You should not wear contact lenses.
  • You should not wear any restrictive clothing that day; do not wear pantyhose.
  • You should not eat or drink after midnight on the night before your procedure.
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What to Expect After Cataract Surgery

It is normal for your eye to be slightly scratchy or irritated as the numbing medication wears off. You may even have double vision for a day or two. If you experience severe pain, excessive bleeding, or a decrease in your vision, call us at (239) 542–2020.

Are you a candidate for cataract surgery?

Take our quick Cataract Surgery Candidacy Test to find out if you may be a good candidate for improving your vision with cataract surgery.

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Would you be willing to discuss this procedure and your candidacy with our coordinator?

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Consider things in life you want to do without dependence on glasses.
Which zones of vision are most important to your lifestyle?

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How important is clear night vision for you after cataract surgery?

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Think about your near vision (reading, cell phone).

How important is it for you to do these tasks without glasses after surgery?

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Think about your vision when looking into the distance.

How important is it for you to do these tasks without glasses after surgery?

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Have you been told you have cataracts and require surgery?

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What do you usually wear?

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Have you had any previous eye operations
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Are you having trouble with your vision?