What to Expect
Day of Surgery
Please be sure your driver is with you at the time of registration at HRESC**
Things to bring the day of Surgery:
- Insurance card(s)
- Driver’s license/ID card
- Co-payment if applicable
- POA if applicable
- Advanced Directives if applicable
- A list of medications/supplements you are currently taking
- The green forms that you were given when you scheduled your surgery, located in your blue folder
- Any medical devices you may require while in surgery; example: Rescue inhalers, wireless glucose meters, smartphone glucose meters, hearing aid, walking assistance devices
Please wear button up, or loose fitting shirt day of surgery
Please leave all items of value at home or with your driver; jewelry, purses, wallets, cellular phones, hats, scarves
Expect to be at the Surgery center around 2 hours
We kindly request that our drivers stay within 10 minutes of the facility
**If using a transportation company, please be sure they are a Medical transportation with CPR certified drivers; i.e. no taxi, Uber or Lyft will be deemed acceptable
After Surgery
What to expect
- A sensation of dryness and irritation
- Increased tearing
- Sensitivity of light
- Mild redness in and around the eye(s)
- Blurry foggy vision, which will improve with time
Restrictions
- Because of the sedation you received, take it easy today
- Avoid rubbing your eye
- Avoid swimming pools/hot tubs or putting your head under water (for 2 weeks)
- Do not make any important legal decisions
- Do not drive
- Avoid alcohol
What to report to your surgeon
- Unrelieved pain in and around the eye
- A very red and inflamed eye
- Flashes of light, followed by a reduced or loss of vision or shadow in your vision
If you are experiencing any of the above please call our 24-hour number at (505) 888-5757 and speak to the doctor on call
