Your child’s eye surgeon may ask for:

• A complete medical history and physical exam of your child before the procedure
• Orthoptic measurements (eye movement measurements)

Always tell your child’s doctor or nurse:

• What drugs your child is taking
• Include any drugs, herbs, or vitamins you bought without a prescription
• Tell them about any allergies your child may have to any medicines, latex, tape, or soaps or skin cleaners

During the days before the surgery:

• About 10 days before the surgery, you may be asked to stop giving your child aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), warfarin (Coumadin), and any other drugs that make it hard for blood to clot.
• Ask your child’s doctor which drugs your child should still take on the day of the surgery.

On the day of the surgery:

• Your child will usually be asked not to drink or eat anything for several hours before the surgery.
• Give your child any drugs your doctor told you to give your child with a small sip of water.
• Your child’s doctor or nurse will tell you when to arrive for the surgery.
• The doctor will make sure your child is healthy enough for surgery and does not have any signs of illness. If they are ill, the surgery may be delayed.