What should I expect on the day of surgery?

When you book the cataract surgery at SEC, an instruction booklet (including investigations) and estimate sheet will be handed over to you. Eye drops and antibiotic tablets will be started for you prior to surgery.
On the day of surgery you will have to report to the centre where your surgery has been fixed. Our team of anaesthesiologists and ophthalmologists will go through your blood test and ECG reports to ensure you are fit for surgery. Our compassionate nursing staff will help get you ready for surgery.
The surgery is usually performed either by numbing your eyes with drops or an injection. The surgery takes from 15 to 20 minutes, and you will feel little or no discomfort. During the laser portion, patients often describe seeing a scene where colors change and lights come in and out of focus.
After surgery, a protective shield and a patch will be placed over your eye. You’re then shifted to our comfortable recovery area where our nurses monitor your vital signs to ensure your well-being.
The entire process takes only about 4-5 hours in the hospital and usually, you’re discharged and back home the same day!
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