Preparing for Retina Surgery
Important reminders before retina surgery.
Before surgery
Please review these surgery preparation instructions.
- Do not eat food or drink liquids after midnight before surgery.
- Avoid aspirin or ibuprofen for two weeks before surgery if possible, unless your physician has instructed otherwise.
- You must bring a chaperone who can drive you home from the surgery center because you will be sedated.
- Please bring a hard copy of any medical clearance you may need based on your health history on the day of surgery.
Positioning equipment
Please order positioning equipment before surgery if you have been told you are likely to need it. Many retina surgeries do not require positioning equipment.
These are examples only; Retina of North Texas has no preference about which option you choose, and you may decide not to choose any supportive equipment.
Questions?
Contact Retina of North Texas
Phone: 214-233-6170 | Fax: 214-241-4947
Due to high call volume, e-mail is preferred and typically results in a faster response within 24 hours: info@retinanorthtexas.com.