Cosmetic Pterygium Removal

Contact Lenses

• Soft contact lenses: Stop wearing them 3-7 days before surgery.
• Gas permeable / hard lenses: Stop wearing them 3-4 weeks before surgery (your doctor will confirm your exact timing).

No Scents or Fragrances

Makeup & Skin Care

• Remove all eye and facial makeup at least 24 hours before surgery.
• Best practice: avoid eye makeup for 3 days before surgery.
• Make sure there is no mascara or eyeliner residue along the lashes or lids.

Food, Medications, and Habits

• Have a light meal on the day of your procedure.
• Take your regular medications as instructed by your doctor.
• No smoking on the day of surgery.
• No alcohol on the day of surgery.

Transportation

• Arrange for a responsible adult to drive you to and from the surgery center.
• You may also need a driver for your 1-day post-op visit.

Artificial Tears (Preservative-Free)

Please purchase a 1-month supply of preservative-free artificial tears before surgery, such as:

• Refresh Plus
• Systane
• Blink
• Optive

Antibiotic Ointment (Maxitrol or Equivalent)

Unless your doctor changes the plan, follow these general guidelines:

• Apply to the operated eye(s) 3 times per day.
• Start 1 day before surgery.
• Continue for 5 days after surgery (or as directed).