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FAQ's

Pre-Operative Instructions

FOUR WEEKS prior to your procedure

·        Discontinue wearing hard or gas permeable contact lenses (NOTE: Four weeks is best, but two weeks are acceptable).

·        You may want to go ahead and make arrangements for someone to drive you home the day of your procedure.

·        Depending on your occupation, you may need to arrange to be away from work for up to four (4) days following your procedure. 

TWO WEEKS prior to your procedure

·        Discontinue wearing soft contact lenses (NOTE: Two weeks is best, but one week is acceptable).

·        Make sure you have arranged for someone to drive you home the day of your procedure. 

THREE DAYS prior to your procedure

·        If applicable, stop wearing eye make-up.  Facial make-up is still o.k., but definitely discontinue all direct eye make-up (eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, etc.).

 ONE DAY prior to your procedure

·        Do NOT consume any alcoholic beverages the day before your procedure. 

·        Get a good night’s sleep.

 THE DAY of your procedure:

·        There are no general restrictions for eating.  Eat a normal breakfast and/or lunch, or you may eat lightly throughout the day, up until the time of your arrival. 

·        Take your oral medications as you normally would, unless otherwise instructed.

·        Do NOT wear any make-up on your face (if applicable).

·        Do NOT use any facial lotion or cream. 

·        Do NOT wear hair spray or hair gel.

·        Do NOT wear jewelry, especially earrings, necklaces, or any other facial jewelry.

·        Do NOT wear perfume or cologne.

·        Do NOT wear your hair in a braid or ponytail.

·        Please arrange for someone to stay with you at VisionaryUSA.com Surgery Institute during your procedure.  If someone is not able to stay with you, please indicate to us how you will be transported home.  You CANNOT drive yourself home following the procedure.

·        Bring your copy of the informed consent, Understanding Refractive Eye Surgery, with each page initialed and/or signed.

·        Dress comfortably.  Keep in mind the procedure room is often very cool, so you may want to bring a sweater.  Try not to wear any type of clothing that generates lent (for example - wool, etc.)