Welcome, dear patients. We, the staff of Operating Room Four at Farabi Hospital, strive to provide the best healthcare services in the field of eye surgery, particularly for eye injuries, tear duct disorders, and orbital problems. As the emergency operating room of Farabi Hospital, we offer our services in a timely manner and with maximum patient satisfaction. This operating room includes 6 rooms and 12 surgical beds, and our ophthalmology residents and fellows, under the direct supervision of our faculty, will provide you with care. The staff uniforms are light blue or light green, and the operating room walls are blue.

 

 * Patients can read the patient's bill of rights and patient education poster located in the waiting room.

 * The emergency exit is located inside the staff break room and can be accessed in emergencies by following the red signs.

 * After the operating room entrance, there is a wide red line on the floor where you should remove your shoes and put on the operating room slippers. Your companion may accompany you only up to this line.

 

 * Shower the night before surgery and avoid using perfume or makeup.

 * Your waiting time may vary from three to five hours depending on the type of surgery. Please remain calm and cooperate fully with the operating room staff.

 * Most surgeries are performed under general anesthesia, while some may require local anesthesia with an injection into the eye or anesthetic eye drops. Please do not move your head during surgery.

 * For insured patients, lenses, gel, and other surgical supplies are subject to insurance co-payment and are provided based on the health plan.

 * Under no circumstances should you exchange your surgical items with other patients. Please take care of your file, lens, and gel.

 * If you have dentures, gold, jewelry, hair ties, clothing other than underwear, or prosthetic limbs such as prosthetic legs and artificial eyes, please hand them over to the operating room reception. If you have a hearing aid, please keep it in your ear with the coordination of the operating room reception.

 * If you have a pacemaker, cardiac stent, or fistula in your hand, please inform the reception.

 * If you have a specific disease such as seizures, diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease, please inform the operating room reception.

 * Be sure to check your identification bracelet to ensure it matches your name.

 * Patients who have difficulty walking will be moved with a wheelchair.

 * Due to the thinness of the slippers and the possibility of slipping in the operating room, be sure to go to the operating room with the reception staff or surgeon.

 * If you use narcotics, please inform us of the type and amount of use.

 * If you experience a headache, dizziness, blurred vision, or nausea while waiting, do not get up from your seat. Call the reception loudly.

 * If you need a specific position after surgery, be sure to pay attention to the given position and the required time to get a better result from the surgery.

 * In case of general anesthesia, you may experience a burning or sore throat for three days to a week. You should avoid eating hot, spicy, and hard foods and drink cool liquids.

 * If you have cold sores, a cold, or abnormal eye discharge, please inform the reception.

 * Bring your medications with you. Adjust the consumption of aspirin and medications that affect your coagulation system in consultation with your surgeon and anesthesiologist.

 * If you have vital medications such as heart medications, blood pressure control medications, seizure medications, thyroid medications, etc., take them as usual on the day of surgery with a sip of water.

 * If your surgeon has prescribed any medication before surgery, please obtain it and bring it with you on the day of surgery.

 * If you are allergic to any medication or eggs, please inform the reception.

 * If you feel itching, burning, tearing, or discharge in your eye, please inform the operating room reception.

 * Be sure to fast for 8 hours before surgery. Otherwise, be sure to inform the operating room reception.

 * If you have dialysis, consult your doctor about the timing of dialysis before and after surgery.

 * A companion should be present in the waiting room in front of the operating room on the day of surgery to be available if needed. Also, for patients under the age of 18 or patients with mental problems, the legal guardian must be present on the day of surgery to give consent for the surgery.

 

 * Do not touch your dressing or IV after surgery.

 * Consult your doctor about showering and resting after surgery.

 * If you have any problems or questions, please contact the operating room nurse.