The Day of Surgery
So long as you are having your surgery with local anaesthetic then you can eat and drink as normal.
You should take all your normal medication.
It is sensible to wear clothes in which you will be comfortable when lying flat.
You will not normally need to get undressed for the operation.
Do not wear eye make up.
You will normally be admitted to the eye ward and your nurse will put dilating drops into your eye.
Your surgeon will visit you to answer any last minute questions and ask you to sign your consent form to give your permission to proceed with the operation. In order to give valid consent it is important that you have had opportunity to discuss any concerns with your surgeon, are aware of the significance of the potential complications of cataract surgery and are happy to go ahead with the operation.
While the actual surgical time is quite quick, you will normally be in the Hospital for 3 hours.
The video below shows in real time exactly what happens during your surgery.