Surgery Information

When will my surgery be?

After your appointment we will schedule your surgery date. In most cases, the date of your surgery is flexible. However, in some cases we may need to schedule your surgery immediately. The surgery center should call you regarding your surgical time. The time is dependent on your level of urgency and operating room availability.

How can I prepare for my surgery?

Medical Clearance You may have to see your primary care physician (PCP) for pre-operative clearance. You may also have to get lab work and an EKG done. The surgery center may call you to coordinate this, or it may be coordinated through your PCP’s office.
Fasting and Medications The night before your surgery, please do not eat or drink after midnight. We will discuss which of your medications you are permitted to take with sips of water the morning of your surgery. If you are on a blood thinner, we may ask you to stop taking it before your surgery.
Directions We will provide you with directions to the hospital and direct you of where to go once you get there.
Schedule a Driver During surgery, you will be given local anesthetics. Following surgery, you will have a patch on your eye. We ask that you schedule a driver for your safety.
Surgery Arrival Time The surgery center will contact you regarding arrival time.

What can I expect after my surgery?

After surgery, you will have a patch on your eye and you may have to position your head in a certain way. If you are asked to be in a face-down position, you may find the use of positioning equipment to be helpful. Many times this is covered by insurance. Positioning equipment provider information can be found here. We will give you a sheet with instructions following your surgery.

The day after your surgery will be your follow up appointment in our office. You will need a driver. We will take off your patch and start you on eye drops in the office. You should also plan on several follow-up visits during the first few months after your surgery to monitor your progress.

Do not hesitate to call if you have any questions or concerns – someone is always available and will return your call.

What our Patients are Saying

“Great office staff and I love Dr Bair. It's not fun getting a shot in your eye. This entire staff makes sure you are comfortable and taken care of.”

~ David, March 2024

"I can say with experience that Vitreo-Retinal Consultants are very good. I just had an incident happen and was worried about it, and they took me in the same day, examined me, and eased my mind. That shows that they are concerned about you and will help you in a great time frame."
~ Phyllis, March 2024

"I had a follow-up appointment with Dr. Robert E. Wenz. The condition of my right eye had changed. He took the time to pull up images of my eye to explain how it had changed, as well as an image of my left eye, to show the difference between the two. Because my vision was good, we are going to wait four-months to return for another exam. Dr Wenz was thorough as well as patient as he shared his findings. He also reiterated if there are any changes whatsoever to call and he would see me right away. I would highly recommend Dr. Wenz and Vitreo-Retinal Consultants!"
~ Bonnie, March 2024

"Love Dr. Kaufman! He has a professional and gentle manner that I truly appreciate."
~ Rose, March 2024