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You do need to remove any metal from your body prior to surgery, as some of our instruments can potentially cause burns if there is metal on the skin. Your piercings can probably be replaced immediately after surgery, so they should not be out for more than 2 hours or so.
How long you go between exams is based on how long you can wait before detecting an eye problem that has no symptoms. Your health care provider will recommend earlier and more frequent exams if you have known eye problems or conditions that are known to cause eye problems, such as diabetes or high blood pressure.