Can I eat prior to my surgery?

Surgical patients are instructed not to eat after midnight the evening prior to surgery.

Can I take my medication?

You may continue to take medications as prescribed by your physician. Diabetic patients will be instructed during your pre-op phone call on how to handle your medication. It is very important that you check with your surgeon and your primary physician if you are taking blood thinners. Together they will decide if you can stop your blood thinner.

What should I wear?

Loose fitting comfortable clothing is preferred. Please leave any valuables and jewelry at home. Do not wear clothing that must be removed over your head.

Do I need to bring anything with me the day of surgery and when should I arrive at the center for my procedure?

Bring with you a photo ID such as a driver's license and your insurance cards. When you arrive at the center the staff will review with you the consent for surgery, your financial responsibility, Advanced Directives, and other important information.

A member of our surgical team will call you one to two days prior to your scheduled surgical date and review pre-op instructions and answer any questions you may have.

At that time, we will tell you the time that you are to arrive at the center. This will be approximately one to one and half hours before your scheduled surgery.

What can I expect after surgery is finished?

Immediately after surgery you will be taken to our post-operative area where you will be monitored by our clinical staff. You will be offered a drink and light snack.

You will receive verbal and written instructions on what you should do at home and you will be prepared for discharge from our center.

Can I drive home after the procedure?

PA State regulations and our policy dictate that you cannot drive yourself home after receiving anesthesia. We also recommend that you have someone with you at home after your surgery.

What if I have questions about my bill?

Valley Eye Surgical Center accepts most insurance plans and we are Medicare certified. Any insurance questions you may have can be addressed with our Accounts Receivable Department at (732) 846-2501.

From East or West: (Allentown or Easton)

Take US-22 (East or West) to the Schoenersville Exit. Bear to your right and yield onto Schoenersville Road. *Going north on Schoenersville, turn right onto Valley Center Parkway (Sheetz gas station will be on your left hand corner) and go approximately 1/10th of a mile. Make a right into the first driveway (brick fence at the entrance says 1685). Continue right around to the front of the building (building is V shaped) and park your car. When you enter the building, Valley Eye Surgical Center is on your left.

From Bethlehem (South):


Take PA-378 North to the Route 22/Schoenersville Road exit. You will briefly be on Route 22 (service road). Take Schoenersville Road exit and continue with directions from above paragraph starting with *going north on Schoenersville...

From Northeastern PA:


Take 33 South to 22 West. Take Schoenersville Road exit and continue with directions from first paragraph *going north on Schoenersville Road…