Pre-Surgery information

You may be told not to eat or drink anything for 12 hours before cataract surgery. Your eye doctor may tell you to stop taking any medicine that could increase your risk of bleeding during the procedure for a short time. Tell your eye doctor if you take medicine for a prostate condition. Some of these medicines can interfere with cataract surgery.

Medicated eye drops may be prescribed for use one or two days before the surgery to lower the risk of infection.

Other precautions

You typically can go home the same day as your surgery. You won’t be able to drive, so arrange for a ride home. Also, arrange for help around your home, if necessary. Your eye doctor may limit activities such as bending and lifting for about a week after your surgery.