Elective Surgery at Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital

Elective surgery at Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital includes planned procedures such as cataract, eye and hand surgery. Patients are added to a waitlist and contacted when their surgery is ready to be scheduled.

Please explore the resources below, including a video about preparing for surgery and, for patients undergoing this procedure, the Cataract Surgery Journey at our hospital.

Important information for patients having surgery

Please click on your language for important information before you have surgery.

This includes information about:

medicines
what to eat and drink
things to bring with you to hospital
what to do if you have diabetes

How to improve your recovery after an operation or procedure

Eye Surgery at Sydney Eye Hospital

Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed eye surgery at Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital. You can watch a video about cataract surgery below. You can also explore resources about other types of eye surgery, including retinal detachment surgery, strabismus surgery, glaucoma surgery, and enucleation (removal of the eye).

Your Cataract Surgery Journey

This video explains the cataract surgery journey at Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital. It shows what to expect from the time you arrive, through your surgery, and during your recovery. The video also introduces some of the staff who will care for you and answers common questions patients have about cataract surgery.