What should I bring to an eye consultation?
Bring your current glasses or the prescription for them, any contact lens details including the type and how long you wear them, a list of your medications, and any previous eye records or scans.
- Subject
- Surgery journey
- Topic
- Before surgery
- Kind of question
- Where & how
- Last reviewed
- 22 September 2026
In more detail
Previous records are more valuable than they sound. Corneal measurements taken a year ago let a clinician see whether anything is changing, which is information that cannot be recreated on the day.
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This information is for educational purposes and does not replace an examination by a qualified eye-care professional.
General answers cannot tell you what is happening in your own eyes. Only an examination by a qualified ophthalmologist can do that.