Our physicians use modern surgical equipment and techniques.

Our surgery scheduling team will speak with you prior to surgery to give you essential information and an opportunity to ask questions about your surgery.

You will be given a surgery date at this meeting. The surgery center or hospital will contact you the day before surgery to inform you of the time of your surgery. If you do not receive a call, you may contact them directly at the numbers on page four of this booklet. At any time, do not hesitate to contact our surgery scheduling team with any questions at (941) 748-1818.

Before Surgery/Day of Surgery

• Be sure to report any health changes before surgery, such as elevated temperature, cough or cold to the surgery scheduling team.
• Plan to have a friend drive you to and from the surgery center (and to your day-after surgery appointment with your doctor).
• Notify us if you take any blood thinners such as Coumadin,aspirin, Advil, or Motrin; depending on the surgery you are having, you may need to stop taking them before surgery.
• Bathe the evening prior to, or the morning of, surgery.
• Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before surgery.
• Dress comfortably. Wear loose clothing that buttons or zips up the front. Please do not wear makeup, jewelry, or hair accessories. During surgery you will wear a gown provided by the surgery center. Bring a sweater or jacket for your comfort.
• Bring all of your current medications with you the day of surgery. Diabetic patients should bring their insulin with them to the surgery center.

After Surgery

• Be sure to have a friend or family member drive you to and from your appointment one day after surgery.
• Please bring all of your eye drops with you to all post-operative visits.
• Feel free to ask your doctor any questions you may have about recovery and future appointments.