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A SUCCESSFUL CORNEAL TRANSPLANT
As we mentioned earlier, corneal transplantation is the most successful type of transplantation surgery performed today. The prognosis, however, is different for each individual. Even after a technically successful operation, there could be preexisting conditions such as prior surgery, Infection, injury, glaucoma, retinal disease, or disorders of the optic nerve which may admit the ultimate visual outcome. We will discuss with you whether you have any of these conditions which might affect your chances of regaining good vision.
After reading this information in you probably realize that corneal transplant surgery is only the beginning of a long process of healing, return visits to the doctor, and instilling medications in your eye. You also) probably realize that you, the patient, have an extremely important role in achieving a successful outcome. For the vast majority of patient whose vision has been restored by corneal transplantation, the effort has proven to be well worthwhile.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR CORNEAL TRANSPLANT SURGERY
The day before your surgery, someone from our Office will contact you to confirm that we definitely have a donor cornea for you. If you have not heard from our office by the afternoon of the day before your scheduled surgery, please call our surgical coordinator at 212-852-2020, ext. 111.
You may receive a call from the Admitting Office of the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary the night before surgery telling you what time to report for admission the following day. This telephone call is only valid if you have received confirmation from our office that we definitely have a donor cornea for your surgery. Otherwise, please disregard their instructions.
In general, if we do not have a cornea available for the day your Surgery Is scheduled, one usually becomes available within the following day or two.
If for Some reason you are unable to keep Your Surgical appointment, or wish to change it for another day, please let us know as soon as possible. We have other patients who are anxiously awaiting their surgery.
BEFORE YOUR EYE SURGERY
Until the day before your eye Surgery, you may participate in all of your routine activities unless you are otherwise Instructed be your doctor.
Take all your regular medications (for high blood pressure, heart, etc.) the morning of surgery with only a small sip of water.
If you are a diabetic and taking oral medications, do not take them the morning of surgery. If you use insulin, please ask the medical doctor who examines you pre-operatively for instructions regarding your insulin dose the morning of Surgery.
If you are taking medications to thin the blood or improve circulation (Such as coumadin persantine, aspirin, etc.) please contact four surgeon for specific instructions.
PRE-OPERATIVE MEDICAL EVALUATION
All patients must have a pre-operative medical evaluation and laboratory tests performed a within thirty (30) days of surgery by:
Your own medical doctor - You will be given a checklist of blood tests and forms to be completed by your own medical doctor. The evaluation must be completed within 30 days of your surgery. You must bring all completed forms, copies of blood tests and x-ray reports (if ordered) with you on the day of Surgery.
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Our medical specialist at the time of admission - All tests and forms will be completed after you are admitted.
Remember - Do not Eat or Drink Anyhing After Midnight the Night Before Surgery.
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