I'm having the 2nd op this coming Saturday. The 1st was in January and been successful. The implanted lens is for close, so I can't see far well with the not yet operated eye. My question is: Can I travel to the hospital with contact lens on or do I need to remove it before the procedure. My lens is silicone hydrogel Cooper vision my day. The consultant asked me to remove the lens the night before but I find it too difficult to see with one eye only. I can't understand why there's a need to remove a silicone hydrogel lens.. Can anyone, advise, please. Thank you:)
You should have someone take you to and from the operation, so seeing should not be a concern. Follow the guidance of the consultant and remove the lens the night before. One little inconvenience could help produce a perfect procedure, but not doing so… who knows. Why risk it.
best wishes for upcoming surgery. As mentioned you should not be going alone. I was told I needed a drive home. They often give you a conscious sedation - I was given an Ativan.
Do not wear the lens! When we have contact lenses in they can alter the shape of the cornea a bit.( It returns to normal when not wearing) Many places don’t let you wear them for a week or two beforehand.