Ongoing Cataract Surgery In The Near Future

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If you are planning on undergoing cataract surgery in the near future, there are a few things that you can do to ensure that your recovery process goes as smoothly as possible.

Fulfill Your Prescription

The first thing that you can do is be sure to fulfill the subscription that your doctor will provide you with for antibiotic eye drops that you are to use following your surgery. These eye drops will help reduce the inflammation that will occur in your eye and will help prevent your eye from becoming infected after your surgery.

Try and see if you can get this prescription early so that you have it filled and ready to use right after your surgery.

Arrange For Transportation

Although your eyes will recovery quickly, they will not recover

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