Surgery Preparation
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Pre-Surgery Checklist
Your journey to clearer vision begins before you arrive at the clinic. Preparing well ensures your procedure goes smoothly and sets you up for the best possible results.
- Stop wearing contact lenses. Switch to glasses in advance, 1–2 weeks for soft lenses, up to 4–6 weeks for rigid or specialty lenses.
- Check your medications. Let us know about any prescriptions, supplements, or eye drops you take. Some may need to be adjusted.
- Prioritise sleep and hydration. A rested, hydrated body recovers more efficiently.
- Avoid alcohol the day before surgery.
Health & Lifestyle Preparations
Share your full medical history. Be open about conditions like diabetes, autoimmune disorders, or past surgeries.
Stay healthy leading up to surgery. Try to avoid catching colds or infections. If you feel unwell, let us know immediately.
On the Day of Surgery
Dress comfortably
Wear loose clothing that doesn’t need to be pulled over your head. Avoid makeup, perfume, lotions, or hair products.
Eat a light meal
Unless told otherwise, have a small meal beforehand.
Arrange a lift home
Arrange for someone to drive you home and stay with you if possible, until you settle in at home.
Why choose Dr Phillip McGeorge at Perth Laser Vision?
When it comes to your vision, experience and trust matter most. At Perth Laser Vision, you’ll be cared for by Dr Phillip McGeorge, one of Australia’s most experienced laser eye surgeons, and a dedicated team committed to delivering the very best outcomes.
Perth Laser Vision has consistently led the way in eye surgery, with groundbreaking achievements and firsts in WA, including:
- Over 30,000 laser eye surgeries – more than any other surgeon in Australia
- SMILE lenticule extraction
- Bladeless femtosecond LASIK
- Multifocal implant surgery
- Corneal inlays for reading improvement and keratoconus treatment
- Rapid (3-minute) corneal cross-linking for keratoconus
- PanOptix Trifocal lenses to reduce dependence on reading glasses
With a proven record of innovation and results, you can feel confident knowing your vision is in the most experienced hands.
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Trust your vision with Perth’s most experienced Laser Eye Surgeon, Dr Phillip McGeorge.
MURDOCH
SJOG Murdoch Medical Clinic
Suite 55, 100 Murdoch Drive
Murdoch WA 6150
SUBIACO
28 Churchill Ave
Subiaco WA 6008
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