Surgical journey
Minor Ops Journey
Your guide to minor ophthalmic procedures at CES Medical — chalazion I&C, eyelid lesion removal, and conjunctival lesion removal. All performed under local anaesthetic as a day case.
Reassurance
Minor ophthalmic procedures are quick, safe, and well tolerated. The local anaesthetic works very effectively — you should not feel pain during the procedure.
Procedure-specific instructions
For procedure-specific post-operative instructions, please visit your specific treatment page.
Select your procedure for specific details
What happens at pre-assessment
- Examination of the lesion or cyst
- Discussion of the procedure and what to expect
- Consent — ask all your questions at this stage
- Review of medications, especially blood thinners
What to tell us
- All blood-thinning medications (warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, aspirin, clopidogrel)
- Any allergies — particularly to local anaesthetic agents or latex
- If you are taking immunosuppressant medication
- Any history of abnormal scarring (keloid or hypertrophic scars)
- If you have had a chalazion I&C before and whether it recurred
What to bring
- Your appointment letter
- An up-to-date list of all your medications
- Your current glasses if you wear them
Morning of procedure checklist
- Eat and drink normally — local anaesthetic only, no fasting
- Continue all regular medications
- Allow 45–60 minutes for the appointment in total
- Most patients can drive themselves home after chalazion I&C
- No eye makeup on the day
- Avoid ibuprofen and aspirin for 5–7 days beforehand if possible