How do you prepare your eyes for cataract surgery?

How to Prepare for Cataract Surgery: The 8-Step Guide

1. Note any changes in your eye health.
2. Discuss your medications with the doctor.
3. Use the eye drops.
4. Do not wear contact lenses.
5. Wear comfortable clothes and avoid cosmetics.
6. Follow the doctor’s advice on fasting.
7. Prepare for your recovery.
8. Ask questions.

What should you not do before eye surgery?

Simply wash your face with soap and water prior to your cataract surgery. In addition to your 12-hour fast leading up to surgery, you should abstain from drinking any alcoholic beverages such as wine, liquor, or beer for at least 24 hours before your cataract surgery.

How can I feel better while waiting for cataract surgery?

Avoid bright unshaded central room lights and use blinds and net curtains to shield you from bright sunshine. Sitting with your back to the window when reading also helps to make the most of the sunlight. Take a look at our lighting guide to help you with ideas.

What medications should be stopped before cataract surgery?

1. MEDICATIONS To minimize the risk of blood loss during your surgery, you must avoid or stop taking medications that contain aspirin, that are anti-inflammatory medications, or contain blood thinning agents. These should be discontinued 7-10 days prior to your surgery.

Why can’t I drink water before cataract surgery?

Before any surgery, you should try to increase your water intake. The human body is made up of up to 60\% water! Though you are not put to sleep during cataract surgery, it can still be quite taxing on your body. Water is one of the best things you can put into your body, especially while it’s healing.

Can I wash my hair after cataract surgery?

You can wash your hair one day after cataract surgery, but do not let the water run directly into your eyes.

How soon can you shower after cataract surgery?

You can take a shower or bath 24 hours after your surgery. Do not get water or soap in your eye. Keep your eye closed while you shower.

How long before cataract surgery?

If you need cataract surgery in both eyes, your surgeon typically will prefer that you wait one to three weeks between procedures, so your first eye has healed sufficiently and you have good vision in that eye before the second surgery is performed.

What to expect at Your Cataract evaluation?

Cataract Evaluation. Cataracts do not cause itching, irritation, pain, redness, or tearing. Cataracts affect vision. These symptoms can range from glare at night to difficulting reading. When advanced, a cataract can decrease your vision for normal activities as well.

What type of anesthesia do they use for cataract surgery?

The commonest practice currently is cataract surgery under topical anesthesia or subtenon anesthesia. If all this sounds too scary, your ophthalmologist will be happy to arrange for surgery to be performed under general anesthesia if that is what you prefer.

How are cataracts removed?

Phacoemulsification: With this procedure,the doctor uses a tool that produces sound waves to break up the cataract into small pieces.