Cataract SurgeryIn the 'old days' cataract surgery involved prolonged hospitalization and immobilization. Many people remember their grandparents undergoing this type of operation and are unnecessarily alarmed about surgery. With todays advances techniques, you will be able to do most of your recovery in the comfort of your own home.
On the day of surgery, you will check into the surgical facility. Later, you will go to the pre-operative area where a small intravenous tube (I.V.) will be started and heart monitors applied. This is all routine, standard medical care. You will receive medication to relieve any anxiety. A small injection may also be given below the eye to anesthetize it for surgery or the eye may be numbed with the application of drops only. After the medicine takes effect your cataract surgery will be performed in the operating room. You will spend a brief time in the recovery room, prior to returning home, where you will be able to eat, drink and be with your family.
You may begin using specially prescribed eye-drops shortly after surgery. The day after surgery, the doctor will examine your eye and further medications and instructions will be given. The date for your next office visit will also be arranged.
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