YAG PI - Pima Eye Institute

COVID-19

Have you or anyone in your household recently been in contact with someone that has COVID-19?

Have you had a cough, shortness of breath, or fever in the past two weeks?

If yes to either of the questions, you will be asked to reschedule your appointment out to 2-3 weeks.

Please arrive at your scheduled appointment time- no need to come earlier. We need proper time to sanitize in between patients and to eliminate intermingling appointments.

Only 10 people are allowed in the lobby. We will kindly ask others to wait in their vehicle until their appointment if we are over the 10 person limit.

7396 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741

1884 E Innovation Park Dr, Oro Valley, AZ 85755

520-229-1554

Fax 520-229-1702

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Surgeons

Dr. Sanan
Dr. Tavares

Dr. Couso

Surgery Location

Catalina Surgery Center
7508 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85741

YAG iridotomies are done to prevent angle closure glaucoma in patients who have narrow angles and are at risk for angle closure. It is a straightforward procedure done by both our surgeons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to fast before this procedure?

You may eat and drink prior to the procedure. No fasting is involved.

Do I need a driver?

Please discuss this with our surgery scheduler at your appointment.

Will I need to apply eye drops?

No. This type of procedure does not require you to use any eye drops.

Should I bring anything to the surgery center with me to protect my eyes after surgery?

Yes, bring sunglasses with you. They will provide comfort when exposed to bright light after the procedure.

Will my insurance cover this procedure?

Every insurance plan is different. It is the patient's responsibility to research what their insurance will or will not cover.

We highly encourage each patient to call their insurance company and inquire on cost prior to surgery. The patient should find out if their insurance will need a prior authorization and if insurance will cover the procedure or not. The phone number for your insurance company will be on your insurance card.

Our surgery scheduler can help you with locating your procedure code (CPT code) to give your insurance company to find out that information accordingly.