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When should i quit smoking and drinking before an eye surgery?

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Yes: Smoking can interfere with healing of your eye and should be discontinued before eye surgery. Alcohol consumption could be a problem and you should speak to your eye surgeon.

Answered 4/18/2016

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Immediately: This is a good time to reconsider your habits and use the excuse of the surgery to stop them altogether, especially the smoking which is damaging in the extreme. Drinks should be stopped 2-3 days prior to the surgery.

Answered 7/31/2015

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