Your Visit
Depending on why you have been referred to see an ophthalmologist, your visit will probably involve a number of steps.
Your Child’s Visit
If this is your child’s first appointment with an ophthalmologist, it is important that you know what to expect.
What to expect Day Surgery
Our ophthalmologists currently provide surgery through Queensland Eye Hospital, a private day surgery facility in Spring Hill. From early 2020, we will also provide surgery through a selection of other private hospital and day surgery facilities.
What to expect Before your surgery
What to do before your scheduled surgery, including fasting instructions and possible changes to your regular medications (e.g. blood thinning medications or medications for diabetes), will be discussed with you by your surgeon and/or anaesthetist ahead of time. Confirmation of all instructions will be provided by the relevant facility on the day before surgery, including the time you should arrive at the facility.
Admission Day Surgery
On arrival at the surgical facility, reception staff will admit you and check that all your paperwork is in order. You will be asked to visit the bathroom to change. It is unwise to bring any jewellery or valuables, as these may need to be removed and kept for you during your surgery. You may then need to have eye drops instilled in your eye/s to prepare for surgery.
General fasting instructions For Children
As a general rule, no food, drink or baby formula should be given in the six hours prior to surgery. Babies who are breastfed should not be given breastmilk in the four hours prior to surgery. Water or clear apple juice is acceptable up to two hours prior to surgery.
Anaesthesia For Surgery
What to do before your scheduled surgery, including fasting instructions and possible changes to your regular medications (e.g. blood thinning medications or medications for diabetes), will be discussed with you by your surgeon and/or anaesthetist ahead of time. Confirmation of all instructions will be provided by the relevant facility on the day before surgery, including the time you should arrive at the facility.
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