Cataract Surgery

Preparing for Your Cataract Surgery Consultation

A concise checklist for your cataract consultation—what to bring, which questions to ask, and how to make the most of your visit.

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Bring the Essentials

  • Most recent glasses or contact lens prescriptions and any past surgical records.
  • A full medication list, including eye drops, supplements, and allergies.
  • Details about systemic conditions such as diabetes, autoimmune disease, or sleep apnea.

Share How You Use Your Vision

  • Night driving, screen-heavy work, crafting, golf, or caregiving each influence lens targets.
  • Tell us if glare, halos, or double images are affecting safety or confidence.
  • Note your priorities: sharpest distance, fewer readers, or balanced vision for both.

Expect a Full Diagnostic Workup

  • Corneal maps, optical biometry, macular imaging, and tear-film evaluation guide the plan.
  • Pupil dilation helps us assess the retina; plan for temporary light sensitivity.
  • If you wear contact lenses, pause them before the visit as instructed so corneal measurements stay accurate.

Questions Worth Asking

  • Which lens options match my lifestyle and astigmatism needs?
  • How will presbyopia be handled—readers, blended targets, or premium lenses?
  • What is the recovery timeline for each eye, and when can I drive?
  • How do I reach the surgeon directly if something feels off after surgery?

Set Yourself Up for a Smooth Path

Arrange a driver for dilated visits and surgery day. Start dry eye therapy if recommended—it sharpens measurements and post-op clarity. We will send written instructions and can coordinate with your optometrist so your care feels seamless from consultation to follow-up.