Eye Surgery FAQ

What are the considerations for anesthesia during eye surgery?

Like with any surgery, anesthesia is only considered to elicit a pain-free experience and create the best surgery experience for patients. Ophthalmologic surgeons and an anesthesiologist go over the patient’s health history and consider the patient's preference as well before making a recommendation. General anesthesia is rarely the preferred kind of anesthesia for eye surgeries, the recommendation usually ranges from mild sedation to local anesthesia.

Is eye surgery risky?

Compared to major surgeries such as Bariatric or Aesthetic Plastic surgeries eye surgeries have a very low risk and thanks to advances in technology the risk has dropped even more in the recent years.

Are there medical conditions that can complicate eye surgery?

Patients who have a weakened immune system due to autoimmune disease, glaucoma, or diabetes have a higher risk of complication during eye surgery, and might not even be eligible for an eye surgery.

What should I do to prepare for surgery?

The patient should make sure to inform the attending ophthalmologist as well as their Patient Coordinator of any health conditions that the patient suffers from and any medication they are using. The patient should make sure to clean the area near the eyes of any makeup before the surgery. If general anesthesia will be administered the patient should make sure to fast for at least 8 hours before the surgery.

Will I see what is happening during my surgery?

If local anesthesia or minimal sedation is applied the patient will be able to notice what is happening during surgery, but since anesthetic eye drops are also administered before the surgery, the patient’s vision will be blurry.

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I am currently writing this review whilst I sit and wait on my plane home. I arrived at Yasam Hospital last Monday 30th December. I was operated on the 31st after all tests carried out and results where OK for go ahead for surgery. I Spent 4 days in hospital and booked a hotel for 3 nights as didn't want to go home straight away. My Coordinator was David Tucker and everything was arranged via him. He did a great job keeping me informed and even visited me after surgery. The transfers where all included in the price and so was all the medication. The staff where really friendly and professional. I could ask them anything. Although there was a slight language barrier it was easily fixed with the translators and Google translate. I would definitely recommend this company and can not thank everyone involved enough. The hospital was clean and my pain was always under control. My room was lovely and had no issues, although the hospital is very warm but this is for infection control and the safety of patients. I just opened my two windows and managed to keep cool. I will be back in the future and highly recommend anyone who is nervous to reach out and speak to David Tucker he will support you all the way through the process and you can bring a companion with you as well if you want. All you need to pay separately is your flights.

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From the start of our booking surgery experience David the coordinator was fantastic from the first FaceTime to booking and all the way though the process he’s always answered our questions weather it’s later at night or first thing in a morning 😊 he even came to see us in the hospital The hospital it’s self was so clean and well looked after the test are carried out thoroughly, there’s always cleaning staff around and the nurses and doctors them self are lovely and are always checking in on you! 😊 Netflix worked all the time we was there and the same with the WiFi…. The transfer was fantastic lovely driver we was lucky enough to have the same driver there and back who came in to the airport and waited with us until our assistant came to help…. So overall we was extremely happy with the service..😊😊😊

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Rebecca Hadley reviewed I had a gastric sleeve May 2024

I had a gastric sleeve May 2024. Nina was my coordinator. She was fantastic. I stayed at the yasam Hopsital and my surgeon was dr Katar. He was brilliant. A lot of people complained about gas pain after. But I was told after booking with him that dr katar does something different and you don’t get the gas pain. Well I had no gas pain what so ever. The healing was a breeze! I had no issues here and they even brought me some flowers to the room! I think it’s because I went alone and I was soooo nervous. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done. I got to my target weight within 5 months!! And now im maintaining! I’ve booked my plastics for July 2025with the same company and I’ve gone for dr yalcin and Bruce is now my coordinator. So far he’s been amazing aswell! He’s sooo quick at getting back to You and answers any questions you may have. He’s been a real support and is so friendly! Roll on July 2025!!