CATARACT SURGERY DROPS AND INSTRUCTIONS

GEORGE R. REISS, MD SHAMIL PATEL, MD EYE PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS

YOU WILL START ILEVRO (GRAY CAP) 1 DROP ONCE A DAY IN YOUR SURGERY EYE. YOU WILL START THIS DROP 3 DAYS BEFORE YOUR SURGERY. YOU WILL CONTINUE THIS DROP FOR 4 WEEKS AFTER THE SURGERY.

AFTER SURGERY YOU WILL START OFLOXACIN (TAN CAP) THREE (3) TIMES A DAY IN YOUR SURGERY EYE FOR ONE WEEK, AND THEN DISCONTINUE.

YOU WILL ALSO START PREDFORTE/PREDNISOLONE (PINK OR WHITE CAP) 1 DROP 4 TIMES A DAY IN YOUR SURGERY EYE FOR 2 WEEKS THEN

3 TIMES A DAY FOR ONE WEEK 2 TIMES A DAY FOR ONE WEEK AND THEN DISCONTINUE

++IF YOU HAVE EVER BEEN ON A PROSTATE MEDICATION, YOU WILL START ATROPINE (RED CAP) 7 DAYS BEFORE SURGERY. YOU WILL TAKE 1 DROP TWO TIMES A DAY IN YOUR SURGERY EYE. DISCONTINUE IMMEDIATELY AFTER SURGERY.

IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED TOPICAL ANESTHESIA, YOU WILL HAVE A CLEAR EYE SHIELD COVERING YOUR EYE. WHEN YOU RETURN HOME YOU MAY REMOVE THE SHIELD AND BEGIN USING YOUR DROPS AS INSTRUCTED. YOU WILL HAVE THE DROP INSTRUCTIONS IN YOUR BLUE FOLDER GIVEN TO YOU PRIOR TO YOUR SURGERY. YOU WILL WEAR YOUR SHIELD AT BEDTIME (OR WHENEVER YOU SLEEP) FOR ONE WEEK.

IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED AN EYE BLOCK FOR ANESTHESIA, YOU WILL HAVE AN EYE SHIELD OVER YOUR EYE, TIGHTLY SECURED AND COVERED BY TAPE. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THROUGH THIS SHIELD. YOU WILL LEAVE THIS PATCH ON OVERNIGHT. IN THE MORNING PLEASE REMOVE THE PATCH AND THE TAPE HOLDING YOUR EYELID CLOSED. YOU MAY BEGIN INSTILLING YOUR DROPS AS INSTRUCTED. YOU WILL HAVE THE DROP INSTRUCTIONS IN YOUR BLUE FOLDER GIVEN TO YOU PRIOR TO YOUR SURGERY. YOU WILL WEAR YOUR SHIELD AT BEDTIME (OR WHENEVER YOU SLEEP) FOR ONE WEEK.

1. YOU MAY TAKE TYLENOL FOR DISCOMFORT 2. YOU MAY SHOWER OR BATHE BUT AVOID GETTING WATER IN THE EYE FOR THE FIRST FEW DAYS. 3. NO SWIMMING OR HOT TUBS FOR 1 WEEK. 4. ANY USE OF YOUR EYES IS FINE. 5. WEAR SUNGLASSES WHILE OUTSIDE IF NEEDED. 6. FOR PROTECTION WEAR YOUR GLASSES FOR ONE WEEK. 7. USE ARTIFICIAL TEARS LIKE SYSTANE FOR SCRATCHINESS. 8. DOUBLE VISION IS COMMON BUT TYPICALLY SHORT LIVED.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE 623-878-3939 - REVISED DIET GUIDELINES

FOR LOCAL AND MONITORED ANESTHESIA CARE

If you are having Cataract Surgery Start ILEVRO 3 days prior to surgery

1 time a day to operative eye.

FOR MORNING SURGERY

7:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Nothing to eat or drink after midnight. If you need to take medication prior to your surgery, drink only 2-3 oz.

FOR MID-DAY SURGERY:

12:00 P.M. & AFTER

Allow small breakfast consisting of clear liquids and a few slices of toast at least 6 hours prior to surgery.

GLAUCOMA SURGERY:

If you are taking blood thinners, please notify Dr. Reiss' or Dr. Patel's staff.

CATARACT SURGERY:

If you are taking Flomax or any other medication for your prostate, please notify Dr. Reiss' or Dr. Patel's staff.

NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON THE DAY OF

SURGERY