Patient Information
Everything you need for your visit.
Prepare for a first appointment, review cataract surgery instructions, and find the practical details for your visit to Hashemi Eye Care in Encino.
Are you a new patient, preparing for cataract surgery, or recovering from cataract surgery?
At a Glance
Plan for a smooth, productive appointment.
First Visit
What to bring
Bring the records and everyday vision items that help the doctors understand your full eye and medical history.
- Photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport
- Medical and vision insurance cards, if applicable
- Current medication list with dosages
- Prior records, imaging, MRI or CT discs or links, visual field tests, and OCT reports
- Referral paperwork from your doctor, if one was provided
- Current glasses, contact lenses, and any eye drops you use
What to Expect
Your appointment flow
Arrive 15 minutes early so the visit can start smoothly.
Expect a detailed medical history review, eye examination, and discussion of findings.
Neuro-ophthalmology evaluations may take 60 to 90 minutes because they often require more testing.
Your pupils may be dilated, so bring sunglasses and consider arranging a ride home.
Insurance and Location
Before you come in
Neuro-ophthalmology visits are generally handled through medical insurance rather than routine vision benefits. Please contact the office before your visit so the team can help verify your plan.
Insurance
Have your insurance cards ready when scheduling. If your plan requires referral paperwork, bring it with you or send it before the appointment.
Parking
The parking entrance is behind the building on Rubio St. Parking is $10 per hour; ask the front desk to stamp your ticket for 50% off.
Get Directions (opens in new tab)Cataract Surgery Preparation
Your pre-surgery checklist
Surgery information on this page applies to cataract surgery. Use this checklist before your procedure, and follow any personalized instructions from our office or the surgery center.
- 1 week before
Prepare your eyelids
Stop wearing eye makeup. Wash your eyelids and eyelashes every night with baby shampoo.
- Before surgery
Confirm pre-op clearance
Make sure your primary care doctor sends your history and physical, blood work, and EKG to our office.
- Before surgery
Arrange transportation
Coordinate drop-off and pickup with a friend or family member. You cannot drive on surgery day.
- 2 days before
Start your eye drops
You will receive eye drops from our office. Start using them 2 days before surgery, following the instructions provided with them.
- Night before
Follow fasting instructions
Do not eat or drink after midnight the night before surgery.
- Day of surgery
Shower before arrival
Shower before your surgery and arrive with a clean face and eyelids.
After Cataract Surgery
Cataract recovery basics
Your cataract surgery instructions take priority. Use this as a practical reminder for the common recovery themes our team may review with you.
Follow your cataract care plan
- Use all post-operative cataract drops exactly as directed.
- Wear any shield, patch, or protective glasses if your surgical team provides them.
- Do not rub, press on, or touch the operated eye unless instructed.
- Avoid swimming, heavy lifting, eye makeup, and strenuous activity until you are cleared.
- Keep every follow-up visit so your surgeon can confirm the eye is healing correctly.
Call right away for
- Vision loss or sudden worsening vision
- Pain that does not improve with the medication you were told to use
- Increasing redness, eyelid swelling, discharge, or crusting
- New flashes of light, many new floaters, or a curtain-like shadow
Questions
We are happy to help before or after your visit.
Call the office or send an appointment request if you need help with records, insurance, directions, or cataract surgery instructions.