On your first visit at our clinic, you will be thoroughly examined and treated as deemed necessary by our team.
On first and then on subsequent visits, our trained optometrist will be examining you first where he/she will take relevant medical history, check your vision, spectacle power, intraocular pressure etc.
Then your eyes (pupils) will be dilated if needed . This will help your doctor to examine your retina and eyes thoroughly and make a proper diagnosis. It is always recommended that you do not drive after getting your eyes dilated. You may not be able to do your near work for next 4-6 hrs after dilatation. So kindly plan your visit accordingly and bring along someone to help you drive back once your eyes are dilated.
Once pupils are dilated, your doctor will examine your eyes thoroughly and make a diagnosis. We might need to do some additional tests like FFA/OCT/B scan to make a definite diagnosis, which can be done on the same visit. Once your treatment plan is made by us, treatment can be started depending on the urgency.
If surgery is decided for you, then you will be directed to our councillor where you can discuss about the details of the surgery and book the date for the surgery.
Valuables/Clothing/Make-up:
Do not wear makeup on the day of your procedure. Do not bring any valuables with you. It is best not to wear jewellery.
What to bring with you :
Your previous consultation records.
Your cashless policy card and papers.
All paperwork given to you for your admission.
A list of all your medications including those that only need to be taken occasionally or bring them all with you.
A list of all your allergies (if any). Including allergies to medications, food, tapes etc.
Any test results relating to your procedure
On the day of your procedure:
Upon your arrival, our staff will arrange your admission and ensure that your medical history is completed. The nurse will escort you to the Pre-Op room where she will check your blood pressure, temperature and obtain a medical history from you. You will be given a gown to change into and a cap to wear. Drops will be instilled into your eyes before the surgery. You will then be taken into the theatre area and your eye will be prepared for surgery. The operation will be performed under local anaesthesia / topical anaesthetic drops. To ensure your comfort you might be given some anaesthetic or sedation.
Please note:
You will not be able to drive yourself home.
A responsible adult must drive you home and stay with you for the next 24 hours.
You must not operate heavy machinery for 24 hours after your operation.
Do not drink alcohol or smoke for 24 hours or till the time advised by the surgeon.
At Home
You may feel some discomfort. Take rest for the next 24 hours. Read your discharge instructions carefully and follow them.
Maintain position if any, as advised by your doctor.
Do not touch or rub your eye with finger or cloth. Clean your eyes as per instructions provided by the nursing staff/doctor.
Normal diet as was being taken pre surgery can be resumed.
Aerobics/yoga/swimming or contact sports should be avoided till advised.
Follow up
The Surgeon or a member of the nursing staff may telephone you to check on your progress a few hours after your operation. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.