Preparing for Retinal Surgery

• Make a pre-op appointment with your PCP and/or cardiologist to be cleared for surgery once our office confirms your surgery date.
• Arrange for a ride to and from the surgical center or hospital.
• You will be notified of your arrival time on the business day prior to your surgical date.
• Do not eat or drink after midnight before your surgery, unless instructed otherwise. If you take morning medications, take them with a small sip of water only.

• You may shower and brush your teeth.
• Take your morning medication if instructed to do so.
• Do not smoke.
• Do not wear makeup.
• Leave jewelry, money, and valuables at home.
• Wear a button-down shirt and loose, comfortable clothing.
• Bring a personal ID and your insurance card to the facility.

• Yale New Haven Hospital, York Street Campus — 20 York Street, New Haven, CT
• Yale New Haven Hospital, Temple Medical Center — 60 Temple Street, New Haven, CT
• Greenwich Hospital, Helmsley Surgical Center — 55 Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich, CT
• North East Alliance Surgery Center — 2080 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT
• Bridgeport Hospital
• Stamford Hospital

Some procedures require face-down positioning after surgery. Comfort Solutions rents positioning equipment for a fee. Contact them directly if your procedure requires this.

If you have questions or difficulty getting an appointment with your primary doctor or cardiologist, please contact our surgical coordinator Erica.