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Cataract surgery on diabetic 63 years
My father is diabetic and doctor has diagnosed cataract and has suggested surgery.
His Vision is not that bad.
My question is that should we proceed for the surgery taking into consideration his diabetics and that his vision is not that bad.
Worried about complications after surgery...
Any suggestion
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Please get his refraction done and if he regains useful vision to lead comfortable life then surgery can be avoided for few months or years. Diabetes must be under control .
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Take into consideration the following points:
1. Blood Sugar to be well controlled before surgery
2. There should not be swelling in Retina
3. If vision is good surgery can wait
4. If all things ok don't worry much about Complications
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get Retina opinion if not already taken
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