Your journey
What to expect before your procedure
Reviewed by Rajesh Khanna, MD
Choose your procedure for its preparation guide.
Preparation guides
Before LASIK
Contact lens timing, pre-op drops, surgery-day checklist.
Before SMILE and SMILE Pro
Yellow-cap combo drops, contact lenses, what to bring.
Before cataract or PIE surgery
Drops, fasting, medications, surgery-day checklist.
Before Corneal Cross-Linking (Epioxa, Epi-On)
Cross-linking is offered as Epioxa (epi-on), insurance approval only. Epi-off may be considered only as a conditional exception if Glaukos approves it in select cases; please ask our office. Preparation guide for CXL including contact lens removal, antibiotic drops, fragrance restrictions, and everything you need to know before your procedure.
Your written instructions are given at your pre-op visit.
Before Pterygium Surgery
Pre-operative checklist for cosmetic pterygium removal including contact lens removal, artificial tears, antibiotic ointment, and preparation guidelines.
Your written instructions are given at your pre-op visit.
New patient?
Start with the first visit guide.