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This booklet will give you the information you need to get yourself, your family and your home ready for surgery.  \nIf you have any questions regarding your surgery, please contact your surgeon’s office. You can learn more about preparing for your eye [surgery at](surgery at www.viha.ca/eye_health)[ ](surgery at www.viha.ca/eye_health)[www.viha.ca/eye_health](surgery at www.viha.ca/eye_health).  \n*IMPORTANT: The information in this booklet is intended solely for the person to whom it was given by the health care team. It does not replace the advice or directions provided to you by your surgeon.  \nApproved by: Division of Ophthalmology, VIHA South Island  \nTable of Contents  \nIntroduction ................................................................................................ 2  \nAbout Cataract Surgery ............................................................................ 5  \nWhat is a cataract?................................................................................... 5  \nWhat causes cataracts? ........................................................................... 5  \nWhy are cataract removed? ................................................................... 6  \nTypes of cataract surgery ....................................................................... 6  \nTypes of intraocular lenses (IOLs) ........................................................ 7  \nHow well does cataract surgery work? ............................................... 7  \nRisks .......................................................................................................... 8  \nMaking a decision about cataract surgery .......................................... 9  \nGetting Ready For Surgery..................................................................... 10  \nPreoperative history and physical exam ........................................... 10  \nCancellations .......................................................................................... 10  \nWhat to do if you are not feeling well ............................................... 10  \nPreadmission Clinic (PAC) .................................................................. 10  \nPay for your lens implant .................................................................... 10  \nArrange for a ride.................................................................................. 11  \nEating and drinking before surgery ................................................... 11  \nMedications ............................................................................................ 11  \nSupplies and eye drops ........................................................................ 12  \nHow to instill eye drops ....................................................................... 13  \nWhat to bring to hospital ..................................................................... 14  \nWhat NOT to bring or wear ................................................................ 14  \nCheck-in procedure .............................................................................. 15  \nWhat to expect ....................................................................................... 16  \nGoing Home.............................................................................................. 17  \nWhat to expect after cataract surgery ...........................................","cbCaimQEIAyvQZxa","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimQEIAyvQZxa","pdf",690422,26,"English","# Introduction\n# About Cataract Surgery\n## What is a cataract?\n## What causes cataracts?\n## Why are cataracts removed?\n## Types of cataract surgery\n## Types of intraocular lenses (IOLs)\n## How well does cataract surgery work?\n## Risks\n## Making a decision about cataract surgery\n# Getting Ready For Surgery\n## Preoperative history and physical exam\n## Preadmission Clinic (PAC)\n## Pay for your lens implant\n## Eating and drinking before surgery\n## Medications\n## Supplies and eye drops\n## What to bring to hospital\n## Check-in procedure\n## What to expect\n# Going Home\n## Care at home\n## Activity\n## Medications\n## Follow-up appointments\n# Tell us what you think!","[{\"question\":\"What is a cataract and how does it affect vision?\",\"answer\":\"A cataract is a painless, cloudy area in the eye’s lens. 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