Maloney-Shamie Light Adjustable Lens User Guide

Maloney-Shamie Light Adjustable Lens

Lens Replacement Surgery with the Light Adjustable Lens

Preparation Guide

The following will guide you through each step prior to, during, and after the procedure.

Your Appointment

Your procedure is scheduled for __. You will be given your exact arrival time before 5pm, two working days prior to the procedure (Friday for Tuesday surgery; Monday for Wednesday surgery; Tuesday for Thursday surgery). The procedure will be performed at:

• Specialty Surgical Center
• 9001 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100
• Beverly Hills, CA 90211
• 310-275-2339

Your day one aftercare visit is scheduled for __ at

Before Your Procedure

• Make an appointment to see your internist/primary care doctor as soon as possible. Your completed History and Physical evaluation form must be received by the Maloney-Shamie Vision Institute at least one week prior to your scheduled procedure date.
• If you wear contact lenses, do not wear them in the eye that is going to be treated for 72 hours prior to your procedure.
• Arrange to have someone drive you home. You cannot drive yourself.
• Do not eat or drink for 8 hours prior to your procedure. You should take your regularly scheduled medications as instructed by your primary care doctor with a small sip of water.
• Make arrangements for payment to Maloney-Shamie Vision Institute prior to the date of your procedure. You can pay by cash, personal check, VISA, Master Card, Discover Card, American Express, or a pre-approved payment plan. Payment plans must be applied for and approved at least one week prior to your procedure date.

On the Day of Your Procedure

• Please bring a list of your medications with you to the surgery center on the day of your procedure.
• Please remove all eye and facial make-up before you come in for your procedure. Do not wear fragrances, perfumes, colognes, scented lotions or gels on the day of your procedure.

Aftercare

• A detailed aftercare instruction sheet will be given to you the day of your procedure; start using the eye drops as indicated.
• You MUST wear the UV-blocking glasses given to you in your postoperative kit at all times while awake. The UV-blocking glasses need to be worn until the light adjustment has been finalized, which may take 2 to 4 treatments.
• Your vision may be blurry for several days or longer. Fluctuation of vision is normal during recovery.
• It is normal to experience irritation, light sensitivity, dryness, watering and scratchiness for about one week following your procedure.
• You may resume your regular diet and medication schedule.
• Do not swim or get into a hot tub/Jacuzzi/steam bath/sauna for one week after your procedure. You may shower or bathe freely.
• You may not wear eye make-up for 24 hours following your procedure. After 24 hours, if you wish to wear mascara or eyeliner, open fresh make-up; old mascara and eyeliner accumulate germs. You may resume wearing the old make-up you already have after one week.
• You may resume exercise the next day. Wear eye protection for activities, like tennis, where eye trauma is possible.
• If you have any problems, we can be reached 24 hours a day by calling 310-208-3937.

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Specifications

FAQ

• What should I do if I wear contact lenses?
  Do not wear them in the eye that is going to be treated for 72 hours prior to your procedure.

• Can I drive myself home after the procedure?
  No, you need to arrange to have someone drive you home.

• What should I do if I have any problems after the procedure?
  You can reach us 24 hours a day by calling 310-208-3937.

• When can I resume wearing eye make-up?
  You may not wear eye make-up for 24 hours following your procedure. After 24 hours, if you wish to wear mascara or eyeliner, open fresh make-up; old mascara and eyeliner accumulate germs. You may resume wearing the old make-up you already have after one week.

• When can I resume exercise?
  You may resume exercise the next day. Wear eye protection for activities, like tennis, where eye trauma is possible.

Lens Replacement Surgery with the Light Adjustable Lens PREPARATION GUIDE
The following will guide you through each step prior to, during, and after the procedure.

YOUR APPOINTMENT

• Your procedure is scheduled for __. You will be given your exact arrival time before 5pm, two working days prior to the procedure (Friday for Tuesday surgery; Monday for Wednesday surgery; Tuesday for Thursday surgery). The procedure will be performed at:
  • Specialty Surgical Center 9001 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100 Beverly Hills, CA 90211  310-275-2339
• Your day one aftercare visit is scheduled for __ at ____

BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE

• Make an appointment to see your internist/primary care doctor as soon as possible. Your completed History and Physical evaluation form must be received by the Maloney-Shamie Vision Institute at least one week prior to your scheduled procedure date.
• If you wear contact lenses, do not wear them in the eye that is going to be treated for 72 hours prior to your procedure.
• Arrange to have someone drive you home. You cannot drive yourself.
• Do not eat or drink for 8 hours prior to your procedure. You should take your regularly scheduled medications as instructed by your primary care doctor with a small sip of water.
• Make arrangements for payment to Maloney-Shamie Vision Institute prior to the date of your procedure. You can pay by cash, personal check, VISA, Master Card, Discover Card, American Express, or a pre-approved payment plan. Payment plans must be applied for and approved at least one week prior to your procedure date.

ON THE DAY OF YOUR PROCEDURE

• Please bring a list of your medications with you to the surgery center on the day of your procedure.
• Please remove all eye and facial make-up before you come in for your procedure. Do not wear fragrances, perfumes, colognes, scented lotions or gels on the day of your procedure.
• The actual procedure will take about 20 minutes per eye but your expected time of stay at the surgery center is 2 ½ hours to allow for pre-procedure preparation and post-procedure recovery.

AFTERCARE

• A detailed aftercare instruction sheet will be given to you the day of your procedure; start using the eye drops as indicated.
• You MUST wear the UV-blocking glasses given to you in your postoperative kit at all times while awake. The UV-blocking glasses need to be worn until the light adjustment has been finalized, which may take 2 to 4 treatments.
•  Your vision may be blurry for several days or longer. Fluctuation of vision is normal during recovery.
•  It is normal to experience irritation, light sensitivity, dryness, watering and scratchiness for about one week following your procedure.
• You may resume your regular diet and medication schedule.
• Do not swim or get into a hot tub/Jacuzzi/steam bath/sauna for one week after your procedure. You may shower or bathe freely.
• You may not wear eye make-up for 24 hours following your procedure. After 24 hours, if you wish to wear mascara or eyeliner, open fresh make-up; old mascara and eyeliner accumulate germs. You may resume wearing the old make-up you already have after one week.
• You may resume exercise the next day. Wear eye protection for activities, like tennis, where eye trauma is possible.
• If you have any problems, we can be reached 24 hours a day by calling 310-208-3937.

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