Children's Hospital asks that you check in at the admissions area two hours before your child's planned surgery time. This is to allow ample time for your child to be admitted, prepared for surgery, and to be seen by the anesthesiologist. After the surgery your child will not awaken from the anesthesia for one or more hours. Since all children respond differently to anesthesia the length of time for recovery is unpredictable. You may leave the hospital when your child has awakened sufficently and can hold down fluids.
Most families leave in the mid to late afternoon.
Most likely your child will not be patched immediately following surgery. We prefer not to use patches so that your child does not awaken frightened. Occasionally, a patch is needed only briefly to help control bleeding. An antiobiotic and anti-inflammatory medication will be put in your child's eyes after the surgery. The drops should be used for three to four weeks.