The Cataract Surgery Prep & Recovery Kit
Cataract surgery is quick — the hard part is everything around it: choosing a lens, remembering what to ask, getting the drops right, and knowing what's normal afterward. This 13-page printable kit puts it all in one place, from the pre-op visit to the final follow-up.
Instant download · 2 PDFs (US Letter + A4) · Print at home or at a print shop
What's Inside — 13 Pages
Lens decision worksheet
Monofocal, monovision, toric, multifocal/trifocal, EDOF, and light adjustable lens compared side by side, plus a priorities checklist to bring to your appointment.
20 questions for your surgeon
Organized in 5 groups — including the one deciding question to ask out loud before you commit to a lens.
Surgery-day checklist
Night before, what to bring, and the first-week discipline that keeps recovery boring in the best way.
Eye-drop schedule & daily log
Fill in your own drops and times from your discharge papers, then tick off every dose. Print one copy per week, one set per eye.
14-day recovery log
A day-by-day healing watch so you can see your own progress — and spot anything worth calling about.
Do's & don'ts + when to call
First-week rules, plus a clear call-immediately / call-same-day / that's-normal guide with space for your surgeon's numbers.
Follow-up visit prep
Visit tracker and what to bring, so no appointment feels wasted.
Caregiver's page
For the person helping — the drop schedule and warning signs in one place.
Recovery at a glance
The Day 1 / Week 1 / Weeks 2–4 / Month 2–3 timeline on a single page for the fridge.
Try 3 Pages Free
Not sure yet? Download a free 3-page sample — the cover, the lens decision worksheet, and the questions-to-ask-your-surgeon page — and see the quality for yourself before you buy.
What You Get
Two PDF files — US Letter (8.5 × 11″) and A4 — yours to print at home or at a print shop. Print as many copies as you need for yourself or a loved one. This is a digital product; no physical item will be shipped.
Please note: This kit is a personal planning organizer based on general information about cataract surgery. It is not medical advice and does not replace your surgeon's instructions. Drop schedules are blank fill-ins — always copy your own schedule from your discharge papers. If anything here conflicts with what your surgeon told you, follow your surgeon. Digital products are not refundable — please read the description before buying. For personal use only; do not resell or redistribute the files.
Questions, Answered Honestly
Is this medical advice?
No. This kit is a personal planning organizer based on general information about cataract surgery. It is not medical advice and does not replace your surgeon's instructions. If anything in the kit conflicts with what your surgeon told you, follow your surgeon.
What exactly do I get?
Two PDF files — US Letter (8.5 × 11″) and A4 — with all 13 pages. Print them at home or at a print shop, and print as many copies as you need for yourself or a loved one.
How do I receive it?
Instantly. Right after checkout you'll land on a download page with both PDF files. This is a digital product — no physical item will be shipped.
What if my surgeon's instructions differ from the kit?
Always follow your surgeon. The drop schedules in the kit are blank fill-ins — copy your own schedule from your discharge papers, and use the logs to track what you were actually prescribed.
Can I get a refund?
Digital products are not refundable, so please read the description before buying. If you're unsure whether the kit fits your situation, the page above lists every one of the 13 pages.