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DirectionsHartford Hospital Eye Surgery Center is conveniently located in Constitution Professional Park at 505 Willard Avenue in Newington, CT near the U.S. Veterans Hospital.

From the North: Take I-91 South to exit 28 for Rtes 5 and 15 (Berlin Turnpike). From Rte 15 (Berlin Turnpike) take exit for Rte 175 and go west to Newington. Turn right at the 5th light onto Rte 173 (Willard Avenue). Go approximately half of a mile and turn left into the office park immediately after the Veterans Hospital. Go to the back of the office park and Hartford Hospital Eye Surgery Center is located in Building #3.

From the South: Take 91 North toward Hartford to exit 22N-S New Britain Middletown. Keep left at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto Rtes 9N and 72W. Merge onto Rte 9N and then exit at #29 toward Newington. At the bottom of the ramp turn right onto Cedar Street (Rte 175) and go 1.2 miles and then turn left onto Willard Avenue (Rte 173). Go approximately half of a mile and turn left into the office park immediately after the Veterans Hospital. Go to the back of the office park and Hartford Hospital Eye Surgery Center is located in Building #3.

From the West: Take I-84 East to exit 39A for Rte 9 to Newington. Take exit 29 (Ella Grasso Blvd). At the end of the off-ramp turn left. At the light turn right on Fenn Road. At the second light turn left onto Cedar Street (Rte 175) and go east to Newington. Go 1.2 miles and turn left onto Willard Ave. (Rte 173). Go approximately half of a mile and turn left into the office park immediately after the Veterans Hospital. Go to the back of the office park and Hartford Hospital Eye Surgery Center is located in Building #3.

From the East: Take I-84 and follow the signs for Rtes 5 and 15 (Berlin Turnpike). From Rte 15 (Berlin Turnpike) take exit for Rte 175 and go west to Newington. Turn right at the 5th light onto Rte 173 (Willard Avenue), Go approximately half of a mile and turn left into the office park immediately after the Veterans Hospital. Go to the back of the office park and Hartford Hospital Eye Surgery Center is located in Building #3.

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WelcomeThe physicians and staff at Hartford Hospital Eye Surgery Center welcome you to our facility. Hartford Hospital Eye Surgery Center is a state of the art outpatient surgical center that was designed, built, equipped and staffed to provide the highest quality surgical eye care. Hartford Hospital Eye Surgery Center is a Connecticut State Licensed and Medicare Certified Outpatient Surgery Center. In addition, the Center is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.

We are proud to offer this high quality care as a more convenient and cost effective alternative to traditional hospital care. Our staff has been carefully selected and trained by our physicians and include some of the most outstanding eye care professionals in Connecticut.

Located in Constitution Professional

Park. Eye Surgery Center Renewing your vision…

For more information or questions, please call us at 860.665.0174

For more information or questions, please call us at 860.665.0174

The day of your appointmentWe want your visit to Hartford Hospital Eye Surgery Center to be as pleasant as possible. You should plan on spending 2-4 hours at the center after your arrival.

Please do not eat or drink anything after midnight unless otherwise advised.

• Bringalistofyourmedicationsanddosages. You may take your cardiac or hypertension medications with a sip of water.

• Donottakemedicationsfordiabetes;bring the diabetes medicine with you the day of surgery.

• Bringyourinsurancecardandpictureidentification.

• Wearcomfortableclothing;youdonothave to change.

• Donotwearmake-up,jewelryorstrong perfumes.

• Donotbringvaluables.

Upon the completion of your surgery you will be offered a snack and a beverage.

Please consult your physician about taking any medications on the day of your surgery.

Your PhysicianYour surgery will be performed by your personal Ophthalmologist and all other follow up visits will be conducted at his or her office.

AnesthesiaThe Ophthalmologists at Hartford Hospital Eye Surgery Center have carefully selected their anesthesia team in order to provide their patients with the highest quality of care. Local anesthesia will be administered by an Anesthesiologist specializing in ophthalmic anesthesia.

Staff Our entire staff has been carefully selected and specially trained by the physicians at the center. Our Nurses and Surgical Technicians have many years of experience at the local hospitals and they are totally committed to providing the best patient care possible.

ServiceProviding excellent service is a high priority at Hartford Hospital Eye Surgery Center. The goal of each and every staff member is to provide our patients with a high quality, comfortable, and relaxing visit. We would appreciate it if you would complete our patient satisfaction questionnaire after your visit and return it to your Ophthalmologist during your next appointment. Your comments are important to us.

TransportationWe encourage you to be driven to Hartford Hospital Eye Surgery Center by a relative or a friend. However, if you do not have anyone to drive you to the center, we can provide transportation service at a nominal fee. One of our drivers will pick you up at your home and bring you to the center for your appointment. After your surgery, you will be returned to your home. If you need transportation please let your Ophthalmologist know when you schedule your surgery.

Billing and paymentHartford Hospital Eye Surgery Center accepts assignment from Medicare and is a participating provider with most health plans. Any insurance and transportation co-payments will be collected upon admission. Please call your insurance company to verify what your out of pocket expense for outpatient surgery will be. The center accepts cash, check andallmajorcreditcards.

Eye Surgery Center505 Willard Avenue, Newington, CT 06111www.hartfordhospital.org/eyes