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You will
be informed about your pre-operative laboratory examinations and
cardiopulmonary clearance schedule. Please coordinate closely with our
staff if you wish to move the tests and CP clearance to an earlier or
later date.
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If you
have your laboratory examinations performed within the building, the
results will be forwarded to our clinic, unless otherwise specified. If
you wish to have the examination performed elsewhere, kindly bring all
the results with you on the day of your cardiopulmonary clearance with
the internist.
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Do not
use aspirin products or Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) for 10 days prior to
surgery unless approved by your physician. If you wish , you may use
Tylenol or any non-aspirin type product.
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The night
before surgery, have nothing to eat or drink after midnight, unless
otherwise specified. In the morning, if you have medications to take,
you may do so with a small sip of water. If you are a diabetic, please
discuss with the physician what medication you should take before
surgery. Please make arrangements for someone to be with you following
surgery. You may only be released to a responsible adult.
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Please do
not schedule anything for the rest of the day.
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If you
have any questions or are uncomfortable about your surgery, please call
prior to the surgery date.
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Soft
contact lens (SCL) users are required to discontinue the use of SCLs for
at least 2 weeks prior to the refractive screening. Hard contact lens
and Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) users are required to discontinue the use
of RGPs for at least 4 weeks prior to the refractive screening. Please
coordinate closely with our staff if you wish to move the tests to an
earlier or later date.
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Kindly
apply over-the-counter lubricating drops hourly to both eyes during
waking hours for at least 1 week prior to the surgery. This will make
you feel comfortable with instilling topical medication to your eyes
after surgery.
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We
require no diet restriction prior to the surgery. We suggest that you
sleep early the night before surgery. Please make arrangements for
someone to be with you following surgery. You may only be released to a
responsible adult.
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Please do
not schedule anything for the rest of the day.
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If you
have any questions or are uncomfortable about your surgery, please call
prior to the surgery date.
The entire
surgical experience with our eye surgeons has been designed to help patients
and their families be as comfortable and relaxed as possible. This "patient
first, family friendly" approach is at the heart of the surgery experience.
An important part of Ophthalmic Consultants Philippines Co.'s low stress
approach to cataract surgery is the maintenance of familiar routines. In
most cases, people do not have to miss meals or medications prior to
surgery. Once they arrive at the surgery centre, helpful and friendly staff
greets them. Another reassuring aspect of the surgical experience is the
introduction of calming music during surgery. The patient has a choice of
classical, new age, nature, or instrumental jazz music.
Thanks to
recent developments in anesthesia, eye surgery is a painless experience. Our
anesthesiologist will ensure your comfort during the operation and will
discuss this with you on the day of surgery. Three kinds of anesthesia are
used by our eye surgeons -- topical anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and
general anesthesia.
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Topical
anesthesia is very popular with most people because no needles are
required. Instead, topical anesthesia simply uses drops which numb the
eye. No eye patches are needed, and people usually notice improved
vision immediately after surgery.
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Regional
anesthesia involves gently injecting numbing medications into the
tissues around the eye. Regional anesthesia gradually wears off after
the surgery. The eye is patched overnight and people begin to notice
their improved vision by the next day.
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General
anesthesia is reserved for children, the elderly, the deaf, individuals
with seizure and/or muscle contraction/relaxation disorders, as well as,
highly anxious and uncooperative individuals.
There are
advantages to each kind of anesthesia, so the specific needs of each surgery
patient will be carefully considered by the anesthesiologist and surgeon in
selecting the most suitable method of anesthesia.
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Postoperative schedules are usually set for DAY 1, 3, 7, 14, and 28.
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For 12
hours following surgery do not operate an automobile or other machinery.
You may wish to start eating lighter, with liquids and progressing to
your regular diet as tolerated by your stomach.
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Unless
directed by your surgeon, do not remove your polycarbonate goggles
except when applying eyedrops as directed. In rare instances, a surgical
dressing may be placed. Do not remove your eye dressing and do not begin
your eyedrops until after your first post-operative appointment.
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You may
take Tylenol or any other non-aspirin containing pain reliever as needed
every 4 hours for pain. Continue your regular medications as directed by
your physician including any eyedrops prescribed for the other eye.
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Your
first post-operative appointment will be the day following surgery. At
this time your eye will be examined. Your post-operative care schedule
and medications will be reviewed.
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Postoperative schedules are usually set for DAY 1, 7, 14, and 28, MONTH
2, 3, 6, 9 and 12.
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For 3
hours following surgery please take a nap. This will ensure comfort and
proper healing of your eyes.
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Unless
directed by your surgeon, do not remove your polycarbonate goggles
except when applying eyedrops as directed. In rare instances, a surgical
dressing may be placed. Do not remove your eye dressing and do not begin
your eyedrops until after your first post-operative appointment.
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You may
take Tylenol or any other non-aspirin containing pain reliever as needed
every 4 hours for pain. Continue your regular medications as directed by
your physician including any eyedrops prescribed for the other eye.
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Your
first post-operative appointment will be the day following surgery. At
this time your eye will be examined. Your post-operative care schedule
and medications will be reviewed.
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You may
bathe or shower; protect the eye from soapy water by patching it
securely. Always turn your back against the shower spray.
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Always
wear your polycarbonate goggles while sleeping. Avoid sleeping on the
side of your operated eye.
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Do not
bend at the waist to pick up objects on the floor. If you must, squat or
bend at the knees and use your hand to stabilize yourself. Do not lift
anything over 15 lbs.
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Avoid
playing with babies or children.
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Do not
submerge your eye under water.
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Cleansing of the eye
Wash your hands before caring for the eye. If the lids are sticky or
itchy in the morning, they may be gently cleaned with a cotton ball
moistened with sterile water. Wipe from your nose toward you ear, in one
direction only. Be careful not to rub or put pressure on the eye.
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Protection of the eye
The operated eye should be protected at all times by either glasses
(prescription or sunglasses) or the polycarbonate goggles. When the
glasses are removed for showering, gently tape the metal shield over the
eye. A soft eye patch may also be used under the shield/goggles if
desired.
General
Information
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Directions for use of your drops or ointment are on the label of the
bottle or tube. Record the name of your medication in case the medicine
is lost or spilled. Refrigerate drops only when the label has
instructions to do so.
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You must
use your medications as often as the doctor has instructed. Unless you
have been told to awaken and use medication during the night,
medications are intended to be used during waking hours. Plan a schedule
and make every effort to use the medicine as close to the prescribed
time as possible.
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Carry
your medicines with you when ever you are away from home and continue to
use them as usual. Be sure to bring them to your doctor at each visit
and ask for any change in instructions. Avoid exposing the medications
to sunlight.
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It is not
unusual for eye medications to sting or burn slightly for a few minutes
when they are first used. Eye ointments may cause vision to be
temporarily blurred, and may cause prolonged burning.
Instructions for Eye drops
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Always
wash your hands before putting drops in your eyes.
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Shake the
eye medication well if labeled to do so.
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Carefully
open the medication container. Be sure the tip of the dropper does not
touch anything!! Place the cap on its side on a flat surface.
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Tilt your
head back, or if needed, lie down comfortably on your bed.
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Place the
ridge of the eyedrop bottle on the bridge of your nose with the dropper
facing over the affected eye.
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Look up.
(If your eye is swollen, pull your lid down gently, forming a pocket
between your eye and your lid.)
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Squeeze
bottle
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Close
your eye gently for 5 minutes.
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Replace
cap.
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If you
are using more than one medication, wait 5 minutes between each drop.
Instructions for Ointment
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Always
wash your hands.
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Remove
the cap from the tube and place it on its side on a flat surface. Be
sure the applicator end of the tube does not touch anything. To ensure
that the ointment going into the eye is sterile, you may want to squeeze
a small amount of it onto a wet cotton ball. Discard the cotton ball.
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Hold the
ointment in one hand and with the fingers of the other hand, pull down
the lower lid of the eye.
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Hold the
applicator end of the tube close to the eye, but not touching and
squeeze the ointment in a ribbon about 1/2" along the inside of the
lower lid while you look up.
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Carefully
replace the cap on the tube.
The following
steps are recommended before using your eye drops or ointments
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Always
wash your hands.
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Wet a
cotton ball with sterile water.
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Close the
operated eye.
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Wipe the
eye gently from the inner corner outward, being careful not to apply
pressure.
There are several ways of reaching the ophthalmologists of EYE REPUBLIC Ophthalmology Clinic:
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ONLINE ACCESS
WEBSITES.
http://www.EyeRepublic.com.ph - EYE REPUBLIC
Ophthalmology Clinic
http://www.OCP.com.ph - Ophthalmic
Consultants Philippines Co. -
http://www.LASIK.com.ph - Refractive
Surgery Resource
http://www.Cataract.com.ph - Cataract Surgery Resource
http://www.Eye.com.ph - Eye
Information Online
http://www.EyeDoc4Kids.com.ph - Eye Information for Kids
http://www.Retina.com.ph - Retina
Surgery Resource
http://www.Glaucoma.com.ph - Glaucoma
Online
http://www.Uveitis.com.ph - Uveitis Online
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suggestions, problems and/or questions, kindly tell us how
to get in touch with you by providing your name, email,
home/office numbers, and mobile phone.
General inquiries - help@EyeRepublic.com.ph
Refractive Surgery Service - refractive.surgery@EyeRepublic.com.ph
Glaucoma Service - glaucoma@EyeRepublic.com.ph
Cataract Service - cataract@EyeRepublic.com.ph
Doctors - eyemd@EyeRepublic.com.ph
Administrative - president@EyeRepublic.com.ph
Website - webmaster@EyeRepublic.com.ph
Newsletter -
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EYE REPUBLIC Ophthalmology Clinic
Manila
3/F Don Santiago Building Units 309-310
1344 Taft Avenue, Ermita
Manila, 1000 Philippines
Direct and Fax: (632) 536-2398
Trunk Line: (632) 523-8271 to 79 local 30
Mobile: (63917) 899-2020
Map and directions
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EYE REPUBLIC
Ophthalmology Clinic
Asian Hospital
and Medical Center
5/F Medical Office
Building (MOB) Suite 509
2205 Civic Drive,
Filinvest, Alabang
Muntinlupa City,
1781 Philippines
Direct:
(632) 771-9253
Direct and Fax:
(632) 771-9254
Mobile: (63917) 795-2020
Map and Directions
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EYE REPUBLIC Ophthalmology Clinic
Medical City
6/F Medical Arts Tower Inc (MATI) Suite 602
MERALCO Compound, Ortigas Avenue
Pasig City, 1604, Philippines
Direct and Fax: (632) 632-7846
Mobile: (63917) 537-2020
Map and directions
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EYE REPUBLIC
Ophthalmology Clinic
St. Luke's
Medical Center
6/F
Cathedral Heights Building Complex (CHBC)
North Tower Suite 614
279 E. Rodriguez
Sr. Boulevard
Quezon City, 1102
Philippines
Direct and Fax:
(632) 407-3883
Mobile: (63917) 855-2020
Map and directions
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CLINIC HOURS
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Monday to Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
All clinics are closed on Sundays and Holidays
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