How to prepare for cataract surgery?
Your doctor will perform some tests one or two weeks before cataract surgery in New Jersey or near your home. He will measure the size and shape of your eye to choose the best suitable artificial lens for you. You will be advised not to eat or drink anything 10-12 hours before the procedure. During surgery, you will be awake. But you won’t feel pain because your doctor will numb your eye with medicine or injection. The procedure usually takes 20 minutes - 1 hour, depending on the condition. A surgeon will create a tiny cut in the front of your eye and may take the help of a laser. Then, he will put a small tool in it to break the cataract and suction it out. Now, it’s the turn to put in the new lens. At last, he will close the cut after placing the lens properly. Cataract surgery in New Jersey or near your home doesn't require an overnight stay at the hospital. But you may need someone to drive you home safely. If a person has cataracts in both eyes, he will need two separat...