Baptist Eye Surgery Center | Sunrise

This center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

Reserved Parking is available for the patients visiting our facility. In addition, there is a public transportation drop off a block away from our facility.

To view the insurances accepted at this surgery center, click here.

Thank you for choosing the Baptist Health Surgery Center. Our goal is to make your surgical experience as stress-free as possible.  

Please help us better care for you by completing our required forms (link below).  You will need:

• driver's license
• insurance card
• list of medications
• list of previous surgeries
• a short summary of the surgical procedure being performed

The first form will ask you for personal and financial information, which will allow us to verify your insurance coverage and inform you of your out-of-pocket responsibilities prior to your date of surgery.  The second form will inquire about your medical history.  This information will help us plan for your care and it will ensure that you have had all necessary tests performed pre-operatively.  

You will receive a confirmation email from the system once the forms have been submitted.  Please do not respond to the email since it is an automated message. You will receive a call from our staff a few days before surgery to verify the information you have provided and to give you additional instructions.

Click here to pre-register.

You will receive a call from a preregistration nurse a few days before your procedure to verify your information, review your benefits and give an estimate of any out-of-pocket charges you may be responsible for. Please note that you may need clearance for surgery by your primary care physician, especially if you have a pre-existing medical condition. Please plan to spend several minutes providing us with this information when we call.

Arrival time

Please note that your arrival time is from 1-1 ½ hours prior to your scheduled surgery to allow enough time to complete your registration and prepare you for your procedure. During this time, you will also have the opportunity to speak to your doctor, the anesthesiologist and our clinical staff. Please be on time; a delay in starting your case could affect many other patients that day.

Stress

Surgery can create some anxiety and stress. While these are more normal reactions, it may be helpful if you talk freely with your surgeon and anesthesiologist about your concerns. They will answer your questions, and they will discuss with you the best surgical anesthesia for your needs. 

Family or friend as companion

You will need to bring along a responsible companion who can drive you home after your procedure and assist you with follow-up care. It is not necessary that he or she wait at the center during the procedure. Your companion can provide us with a phone number where he or she can be reached when you are ready to be discharged. Or, your companion has the option to enjoy the following amenities while waiting:

• Waiting rooms with comfortable seating
• Flat screen TVs
• Freshly brewed coffee

Please notify your surgeon if you develop any sign of illness - even a cold - before the date of your surgery.

The day before surgery

• Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the day before your surgery — not even water. (Many surgeries have to be canceled because people forget this rule.)
• Do not smoke 24 hours prior to surgery. 
• Consult your surgeon regarding any prescribed medications.

The day of your surgery

• The morning of your surgery, you may brush your teeth, but do not swallow the water.
• Do not chew gum or eat hard candy the morning of your surgery.
• Bring your insurance card, driver’s license or picture ID.
• Bring a list of your medications and dosages with you 
• You may wear your glasses, dentures or hearing aid.
• Be sure to wear loose, casual clothing that will be comfortable and easy to put back on after your surgery, including low-heeled, comfortable shoes with non-slippery soles.
• Do not wear any eye makeup.
• Do not bring or wear any jewelry or other valuables.
• Bring a responsible adult to drive you home. 

Please keep in mind that if you do not follow the proper instructions, your surgery could be delayed or rescheduled.

Following your surgery, you will be brought to the recovery room, where specially trained nurses will closely monitor your condition while you are recovering from anesthesia. Recovery from anesthesia will vary for each patient, so discharge can take up to several hours. We'll make sure that those who are concerned about you are kept informed of your progress. 

Upon discharge, a nurse will go over your written discharge instructions with you and you will be given a copy. Prescriptions will be given to you if necessary by your physician.