Is it a requirement that blood pressure reading be taken prior to cataract surgery? take meds but have white coat issue. advice?

Preoperative bp: It is important to measure your blood pressure preoperatively and if it's very high, the surgeon may not perform the cataract surgery. To avoid this happening ask your primary care physician to outline a regimen of antihypertensive medication, including medication taken with a small amount of water on the morning of surgery. If your anxiety is a major problem, a tranquilizer can be prescribed to