After Cataract Surgery

What Happens During My Post-Op Consultation at SpaMedica? 

1. Welcome – You’ll be welcomed and signed in by one of our friendly reception team members and directed to the assessment clinic. You’ll then be seated in our clinic reception and offered complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits.  
2. Vision test – The first test we conduct is to check your vision, which should have improved following surgery. This is done using a chart – the same as the one used by opticians – where we ask you to read letters from the top line downwards on the chart.  
3. Eye pressure – It’s important to test the pressure in each eye to check eye health and test for glaucoma. Anaesthetic drops will be placed in each eye before the eye pressure test, which is conducted using a handheld meter that gently touches the surface of the eye and provides a digital readout of the pressure in the eye.  
4. Pupils dilated – Drops are placed in each eye to dilate the pupils (this makes your pupils larger, so we can examine the eye). It usually takes about 30 to 40 minutes for your pupils to dilate and then we can examine your eyes. Dilating your pupils affects your vision and sensitivity to light for up to four hours, so you won’t be able to drive yourself home after the appointment.   
5. Eye diagnostics – There are two diagnostic tests conducted at post-operative assessments – the first takes a magnified colour photo of your eye and the second is called a biometry test, which measures the shape and size of the eye.  
6. Optometrist check – All your test results are checked and analysed by a SpaMedica optometrist (eye healthcare specialist). They check to make sure the health of the eye is good and everything is OK following surgery. They’ll let you know the results of your surgery and confirm next steps.  
7. Second cataract eye surgery – If you’re having surgery on your second eye, you’ll book a date for your surgery at this appointment. Our receptionist will give you available dates and you can choose a time and date to suit you – this is usually about two weeks following your post-op appointment.  
8. Final surgery – If this is your final post-op appointment (for surgery on one or both eyes), and after the optometrist confirms everything is OK, you’ll be officially discharged from SpaMedica. A few patients may require a follow-up appointment in a couple of weeks, and this will be booked in for you.  

Time to enjoy a clearer, brighter future!