Before your cataract eye surgery, there are many tests that your cataract eye surgeon may perform. The cataract surgeon may need to take measurements of the dimensions of your eye as well as start you on prescription drops in the days or weeks before your cataract eye surgery. These drops will most often be on a schedule of multiple times a day.

It is important to follow your cataract surgeon's instructions carefully and tell them of all medications you are taking. Certain medications can cause serious problems if they are not known to the cataract surgeon prior to cataract surgery.

Depending on age and medical history, your cataract eye surgeon may require you to obtain and EKG prior to your cataract surgery. It is important to ask your cataract surgeon if this will be necessary in order for you to have proper time to schedule an EKG with your primary care physician or cardiologist.

On the day of cataract eye surgery you will be required to bring someone over 18 years of age to assist and bring you home. Your vision will be impaired after cataract eye surgery and driving is not recommended!

Cataract eye surgery is a relatively quick procedure, although the preparation and waiting time on the day of cataract surgery may be lengthy. Often cataract surgeons have up to 40 cataract eye surgeries a day, and often complications or delays cause surgeries to back up. Often cataract patients spend more time in the waiting room than they do in the operating room on the day of their cataract eye surgery.

After cataract surgery the surgeon will often recommend that no strenuous lifting or work be done. Swimming and exercise is restricted for at least two weeks after surgery. Always consult your surgeon and follow their instructions carefully before attempting any athletic activity.