•    Bathing: Wash your eyelids and eyelashes with baby shampoo the night before surgery.
•    Avoid Facial Makeup: Avoid eye and facial makeup 48 hours before surgery.
•    Use of Medications: Be sure to consult your ophthalmologist before taking any medication, including antihypertensive drugs, blood sugar control, blood thinners, etc.
•    Diet: Eat light meals and avoid eating milk, eggs, butter, cream and fatty foods the night before surgery. Do not eat breakfast and any food and beverages on the day of surgery.
•    Fasting Before Surgery: Avoid eating and drinking any food within six to eight hours prior to your hospital stay.