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Before Surgery

How to prepare for the Pre-Operative Assessment

  • You can expect to be at the clinic for 2-3 hours for the pre-assessment.
  • Please bring a pair of sunglasses with you as your pupils will be dilated. This will render you light sensitive for a few hours after the assessment. You may not be able to return to work after the evaluation.
  • Please arrange alternative transportation after the pre-operative diagnostic assessment, as dilating drops can render you light sensitive, and your vision blurred, making it difficult to drive and read.
  • If traveling from outside Canada, please remember to carry proper identification such as your passport, drivers license and/or other proof of citizenship or residency.
  • Our clinic staff will be able to provide you with referrals for travel and accommodation, although these arrangements remain your responsibility.
  • Please do not bring children with you to the clinic in consideration of other patients and the nature of your examination.

You are required to have a complete pre-operative assessment at our clinic before surgery as this information will determine your candidacy. Having a pre-operative evaluation by your own eye care professional is valuable. This, however does not replace the need for a full pre-operative evaluation in our center.

If you plan on having your post-operative evaluation done outside our clinic, please make these arrangements known to our staff at the time of your initial evaluation at LASIK PROVISION. Our staff will assist you in this process with referrals if necessary.
LASIK PROVISION will not be held responsible for any costs incurred for travel and/or accommodation, lost employment income or any additional expenses incurred due to a patient being deemed a non-candidate, rescheduling, delays, or requiring retreatments.

Pre-Operative Assessment Day

  1. Initial Greeting: When you arrive at LASIK PROVISION, you will be greeted by our receptionist who will ask you to fill out a patient information sheet. This will include questions about your general health, ocular health, any medications you may be taking, allergies, and other information that will help our doctors become familiar with your medical history.
  2. Pre-Operative Evaluation: A clinical assistant will take you into the Pre-Operative Room where a series of painless tests will be performed.
  3. Oculovisual assessment by the Optometrist: Once the testing is completed, an optometrist will review the information, meet with you, and conduct a complete eye exam. Subsequently, the optometrist will be able to determine your candidacy, and the best treatment for you. The recommended procedure will be then explained to you.
  4. Pre-Operative Counseling: Lastly, you will meet with the pre-operative counselor. They will discuss details of the appropriate procedure, finances, and book a surgery date for you.

You have 2 months after the pre-operative assessment to book a surgery date. If booked after this time, the pre-operative assessment must be repeated and an additional fee will apply.

How to Prepare for Surgery

You can expect to feel nervous, anxious, or excited prior to your procedure. This is a very natural response.

  • Please refrain from wearing any product containing heavy fragrances such as perfume, cologne, lotion, creams, aftershave, etc., as well as using any products that contain alcohol, such as hairspray, aftershave, or mousse.
  • Please do not wear eye makeup a minimum of 48 hours prior to surgery. Please ensure your face is free from ALL makeup the day of surgery. For your protection, the procedure may be postponed if makeup is detected.
  • There are no restrictions on eating or taking medications before or on your surgery day. (However, please advise us of any medications you are taking).
  • Please pre-arrange alternate transportation for after the surgery.
  • Be aware your eyes will be irritated and light sensitive following the procedure, and you may not be able to keep the eyes open. This usually diminishes within 24 hours after surgery.
  • It is recommended to avoid alcohol 24 hours prior to and 48 hours after your surgery, as this tends to dehydrate the tissues and can delay the healing process.
  • Wear comfortable clothing on you surgery day. DO NOT WEAR clothing such as WOOL or fleece that may generate lint in the surgical suite.
  • Depending on your occupation, you may need to arrange time off of work (refer to Time Off Work information table below for a list of expected times to return to work). Please note these are recommended guidelines, and can differ depending on how the healing process of the eyes.

Time Off Work Information Table

Low Risk Mild Risk High Risk
No dust, irritants, risk of eye trauma Mild dust, irritants, risk of eye trauma Moderate-high dust, irritants, risk of eye trauma
Eg. Office work Eg. Industrial Eg. Construction, Policing
0-2 days 4 days 1 week

Laser Vision Correction is a MEDICAL PROCEDURE and, as such, there is a possibility that you might need to extend your stay due to the healing process of your eyes. In this case, any additional travel and/or accommodation fees will be your responsibility. Please arrange alternative transportation for after your surgery as we do not advise driving short distances for at least 24 hours and long distances for approximately 3 days after LASIK, and 7 days after PRK.