What needs to be done prior to a cataract operation?
Usually your doctor will ask you to have your blood and urine checked up. Often, a cardiogram (E.C.G.) for the heart, a chest examination and a clear certificate from your dentist is required. Your doctor would also like to know the full details of all the drugs you have taken in the last 6 months and if you are taking any at present. Again, past history of any long illness or blood pressure or diabetes is important to him. After the operation date is fixed what should I do for my personal grooming? For men, have a haircut, and if the eyebrows are bushy have them trimmed short. Have a head bath a day before the operation and shave on the morning of the surgery. For ladies, since you will not be permitted to go to the beauty parlour, for 2 months after surgery, you may have your hair trimmed as you desire now. A head bath a day prior to surgery is an advantage. Please do not apply any make-up at allnot even a “touch” of lipstick. What clothes should I bring to the hospital? Usually the
