Unfortunately, you CANNOT leave by yourself in an Uber/Lyft/cab because during your surgery you will be under anesthesia so you need someone to drive you home who will ensure your safety.
The arrival time will be confirmed 2 days before the surgery date; however, it may change up until the evening before surgery.
Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute collects the fees for the femtosecond laser, advanced testing fees, and applicable insurance fees. The surgery center will collect the fees for the premium lenses and any additional insurance fees when applicable.
Insurance companies DO NOT pay for premium lenses: Multifocal lenses, Toric Lenses, Extended Depth of Focus lenses nor the use of the femtosecond laser.
They also DO NOT pay for advanced testing and measurements or post operative refractions. These fees are quoted during your meeting with the surgical coordinator.
Insurance covers the surgeons fee for the actual surgery, the facility and anesthesia. If there is a deductible or coinsurance amount with your insurance, you will still be responsible for the surgeon, facility and anesthesia fees at the rate agreed upon by your insurance.
You will receive a call from the surgery center confirming the amount, if any, due to them the day of surgery. You may receive a bill from anesthesia.
Versed, the same anesthesia they use for a colonoscopy.
You should wait 5-10 minutes between drops. Yes, you may use artificial tears but wait at least 10 mins after using the prescribed drops.
You should discontinue contact lens use two days before surgery.
You should also stop wearing your contact lenses prior to your testing appointment for at least 3 days.
You are to start your eyedrops two days before surgery.
You cannot eat or drink after midnight the night before the surgery. However, you can have clear liquids 3 hours prior to your arrival time at the surgery center.
You should take your NECESSARY medications (this would include medications your doctor has prescribed and that do not include anti-coagulants such as aspirin (baby), Advil, Aleve, Motrin, Naproxyn, Ibuprofren, Alka-Seltzer, Excedrin, etc.) And these should be avoided ten days prior to surgery unless otherwise stated by your doctor and you have discussed this with your ophthalmologist.
You should also take the medications prescribe by your ophthalmologist (when applicable) the morning of surgery and use one drop of each eye drop in the surgery eye. Brush your teeth, and wash your face but do not use any makeup, lotion, moisturizer, sunscreen or after shave on your face.
Bring your Insurance card, Identification (drivers license or state id), method of payment (when applicable) and pre-registration forms (Baptist Eye Surgery Center)
You can expect to be at the surgery center for approximately 3 hrs from arrival to discharge following cataract surgery.
You should wear a short-sleeved button-down shirt, pants and closed toed shoes, bring a jacket or a sweater, it is very cold at the surgery center.
You are restricted from air travel, exercise, strenuous activity, and bending at the waist for 1 week. You may shower and wash your hair but do not let water get into the eye. You should be able to return to work within 3 days.
Many patients experience improved vision and may not need glasses for distance vision. However, some may still require glasses for reading or other tasks, depending on the type of IOL used.
The surgery involves making a small incision in the eye, using ultrasound waves to break up the cloudy lens, and then removing it. An artificial intraocular lens (IOL) is then implanted
Cataract surgery is a procedure to remove the cloudy lens of the eye and replace it with an artificial lens to restore clear vision.
Preparation includes following your surgeon’s pre-operative instructions, avoiding certain medications and supplements, arranging for transportation, and planning for recovery time at home.
Eyelid surgery can be performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of the surgery and the patient’s preference.
During the consultation, your surgeon will assess your medical history, discuss your goals, examine your eyelids, and explain the procedure, risks, benefits, and recovery process.
