Frequently Asked Questions

This depends on the laser procedure you received.

• The Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI) or Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) do not affect vision. There will be no need for glasses prescription changes.
• If you received a YAG laser procedure, then that depends on what intra-ocular lens (IOL) you received during your cataract surgery. If you had a standard cataract package, wait 2 (two) weeks after the laser procedure to get the most accurate prescription possible.

This depends on the laser procedure you received.

• If it is a Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI) or Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), there will be no improvement of vision.
• If you received a YAG laser procedure, your vision should improve. The laser will clear up the haze that developed after your cataract surgery.

It is very common to have redness, irritation, and blurry vision after your laser procedure. Artificial tears are recommended to help alleviate your discomfort. Use as directed by your physician.

After your laser procedure, you will have no down time or restrictions. You can resume your normal daily activities.

Have your pharmacy call us. There is usually a more economical alternative we can change it to.

You will begin using those drops after your surgery. You will be given written instructions after surgery on how to use all of your drops.

You will be given precise instructions after surgery. This will be discussed with you at one of your post-surgery appointments. DO NOT stop any drops until told to do so by your doctor.

You will receive a phone call from our schedulers the last business day before your surgery date with the exact arrival time. However, expect an early morning arrival time.

This depends on the laser procedure you received.

• The Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI) or Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) do not affect vision. There will be no need for glasses prescription changes.
• If you received a YAG laser procedure, then that depends on what intra-ocular lens (IOL) you received during your cataract surgery. If you had a standard cataract package, wait 2 (two) weeks after the laser procedure to get the most accurate prescription possible.

This depends on the laser procedure you received.

• If it is a Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI) or Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), there will be no improvement of vision.
• If you received a YAG laser procedure, your vision should improve. The laser will clear up the haze that developed after your cataract surgery.

No. Your eye may be irritated, a little blurry, and in the case of a YAG laser procedure, dilated,

Yes. Continue any medication as usual. The only exception is for blood thinners if you are having a Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI) procedure.

This depends on the laser procedure you are having.

• If it is a Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) or YAG laser procedure, no preparations are required.
• If you are having a Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI), you must stop blood thinners 1 (one) week prior. You may need to check with the prescribing doctor if it is safe for you to do so and get cardiac clearance.

This depends on the laser procedure you received.

• If it is a Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI) or Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) there are no driving restrictions after the procedure. However, keep in mind your eye may be irritated.
• If you received a YAG laser procedure, your eyes will be dilated so it depends on how you feel afterwards. We highly recommend wearing sunglasses.