How to Prepare and Plan for Cataract Surgery

Michael Chua, MD March 17, 2025
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Michael Chua, MD

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About

Dr. Michael Chua is a board-certified ophthalmologist with special interests in cataract, glaucoma, and eyelid surgery. Dr. Chua graduated with an ScB in Neuroscience from Brown University with a 4.0 GPA. He then received a full-tuition Gamble Scholarship while attending medical school at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. After medical school, Dr. Chua completed his internship at Lincoln Hospital—Weill Cornell Medical College. He went on to complete his ophthalmology residency at the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, regarded as one of the best ophthalmology programs in the country. During his final year of residency, he was chosen to serve as the Chief Resident. Dr. Chua has led cutting edge research and has published several peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Ophthalmology, Cornea, and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has been invited to several national conferences to present his work.

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In this video, Dr. Michael Chua discusses the how to prepare and plan for cataract surgery. 0:00 Introduction 0:55 Pre-Surgery Planning 2:22 Lens Choices 8:45 Medical Preparations 11:22 Logistical Planning 12:31 Day of Surgery 15:01 Post-Operative Care Connect with Dr Michael Chua on social media https://www.instagram.com/michaelchuamd/ Website: https://www.puentehillseyecare.com/ Hashtags #MichaelChuaMD #cataract MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: All content in this video and description were created for informational purposes only. The content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with questions you have regarding health conditions. Accessing, viewing or reading this content does not create a physician-patient relationship between you and the author. ------------------- If you want to receive science-based tactics to improve your vision and health directly to your inbox, sign up for my Optim-Eyes newsletter at https://michaelchuamd.com/