You usually remove contact lenses before surgery, and glasses are often removed before you go into the operating room. If you wear glasses, bring a case so they can be stored safely. If you wear contact lenses, either leave them at home or bring a case and solution so they can be stored during surgery. Some hospitals say you can usually keep glasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids until you are in the anaesthetic room, but they may still be removed before the procedure starts.

For eye surgery, the guidance is even more direct: remove contact lenses on the day of the operation. If you are not having general anesthesia, you may be able to keep them on longer in some settings, but the usual plan is removal before surgery. Verify the exact plan with your surgical or anesthesia team in case they want something different for you.