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Cataract surgery
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Is it safe to do cataract surgery if my father who is 68 years and having diabetes and done with bypass surgery also..
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Cataract is commonly seen in elderly , who most likely can also have other co morbidities .
The only remedy for cataract is surgical. It must be done ,with proper clearance from diabetologist and cardiologist
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Dr. Seema Behl
Ophthalmologist
34 yrs exp
Mumbai
Yes..with well controlled diabetes and stable heart condition ..should not be a problem.the needful will be suggested by your eye doctor.
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Dr. Himanshu Goyal
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9 yrs exp
Karnal
Yes it is safe.
Get fitness from your treating cardiologist
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