Day of Surgery

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Doctors’ Orders

Please follow any pre-admission instructions given by your doctor.

What to Wear

• Loose and comfortable clothing, preferably with short sleeves.
• Shower and wash your hair the day of or before procedure.
• Do not wear make-up or nail polish.
• Leave valuables and jewellery at home – you may wear your wedding ring.

Parking and Collection

• You can park in the carpark located at the front of the hospital; entry located at 62 Oldaker Street.
• For disabled patients or those using wheelchairs, there is disabled parking available in the on-site carpark. A drop-off zone is also located near the front entrance to the hospital.
• For your convenience a business card sized map showing the location of the hospital, address, contact details, admission date/time and approximate pick-up time is provided within this admission package to give to your relative/carer to facilitate your drop off and collection.

Patients’ Relatives, Friends and Carers

If accompanying a patient to the Hospital you may wait in our comfortable lounge. Shopping in the area has become a popular way for relatives and carers to entertain themselves whilst waiting for the patient to be discharged. Or alternatively, we will ring when the patient is ready to go home.

What to Bring

• Any relevant forms that you may still have for the Devonport Eye Hospital.
• Your fund card will only be required if you have not supplied your fund details.
• Results of any relevant tests completed prior to admission.

What to expect

• Our friendly receptionists will finalise your admission and account as well as other necessary details on your arrival at the hospital.
• Nursing staff will take your medical history and ask any relevant questions including covering any discharge requirements.
• Your privacy and confidentiality are retained and respected at all times.
• Devonport Eye Hospital is very proud of our approach to patient-centred care.