It is important to follow all the pre-op instructions given by your doctor. Your surgeon may advise you not to drink alcohol for 12 hours before the surgery. If you're on other medications, your doctor may ask you to stop taking them or alter their timing. You may also be instructed to use pre-op medications or eye drops to prevent infection. A good night’s rest is crucial before the surgery.
Yes, ensure that eye drops are applied as directed. Apply only one drop at a time to the suggested eye, with at least a 15-minute gap between drops. Note that your vision will be blurred after applying Tropicacyl Plus eye drops on the day of surgery, so take care accordingly.
Yes, bring the medicines and pre-cataract surgery eye drops with you on the day of surgery.
If you are on medication for a systemic illness, please continue taking it unless specifically instructed otherwise by your ophthalmologist.
Yes, you can shave on the day of surgery.
You can bring one attendant over the age of 18 with you. Children and infants are not allowed.
Starting the eye drops before surgery gives your eye a better chance to heal from the inflammation caused by the cataract extraction and to fight infection.
Yes, you should have breakfast (normal diet) before coming for the procedure.
Yes, please wash your hair as you will not be able to do so for one week after the surgery. However, do not apply oil to your hair.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing, preferably a short sleeve shirt or blouse that buttons or zips up the front, and comfortable shoes.
There is no severe pain associated with cataract surgery. You may experience minor discomfort, blurry vision, watering, itchiness, or slight soreness for a few days. While some patients do not feel major discomfort, others may feel like they have an eyelash or grain of sand in their eye. Your eye may also be slightly red, but most symptoms will settle within a few days. You can take an over-the-counter pain reliever to ease any pain.
Your follow-up visits will be scheduled for 24 hours after the surgery, 3 to 5 days after, and 10 days, 15 days, and one month post-surgery.
You should wear indoor protective glasses for 24 hours and outdoor protective glasses for one month after surgery. It is advisable to remove your glasses while lying down or sleeping.
Mild redness, a foreign body sensation, watering from both eyes, and blurred vision are common. These symptoms will settle over 1-2 weeks.
Yes, you can take a painkiller (analgesic tablet) if you experience persistent pain.
You will need to rest in a recovery area until the effects of the sedation or anesthesia wear off, which usually takes 30 minutes to an hour. After receiving post-care instructions, you can go home.
Yes, you may have a light snack after your operation. Please carry your lunch or a snack if you are diabetic.
Some patients may experience blurred or double vision for a few days. Vision will gradually begin to improve 48-72 hours after the surgery, with adjustments occurring over a few months.
If you experience worsening or loss of vision, spots (floaters) or flashes in vision, increasing redness, increasing pain despite medication, pus discharge, or persistent irritation, see your doctor immediately.
Yes, since surgery is performed on one eye at a time, you may notice an imbalance. Vision will balance out after the second eye is operated on, typically 1–4 weeks after the first surgery.
No, cataract is not a growth over the eye, but a gradual clouding of the natural lens inside the eye. It affects vision by blocking the passage of light to the retina.
Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most effective surgical procedures. Complications are rare, and most patients regain good vision post-surgery.
Cataract surgery is recommended when the cataract affects the patient's vision to a point where it interferes with daily activities such as reading, driving, or watching TV.
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, leading to vision loss and blindness if left untreated. It is often associated with increased pressure in the eye.
Glaucoma symptoms vary but may include gradual loss of peripheral vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, headaches, and blurred vision. In some cases, there are no symptoms until significant vision loss occurs.
Glaucoma is treated with eye drops, oral medications, laser surgery, or conventional surgery to lower intraocular pressure and prevent further optic nerve damage.
Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes-related complication that affects the blood vessels in the retina. It can lead to vision impairment and blindness if not managed properly.
Maintaining good control of blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol, along with regular eye check-ups, can help prevent diabetic retinopathy.
LASIK is a laser eye surgery that corrects refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism by reshaping the cornea, allowing light to focus correctly on the retina.
LASIK is a safe and effective procedure with a high success rate. However, like all surgeries, it carries some risks, and not everyone is a candidate for LASIK.
Recovery from LASIK is typically quick, with most patients experiencing improved vision within 24 hours. Full recovery and stabilization of vision may take a few weeks.