Can diabetics and BP patients safely undergo cataract surgery?
3 weeks ago
I have diabetes and high blood pressure, and I’m worried whether these conditions might affect cataract surgery. Is the procedure safe for someone with such chronic illnesses, and are there special precautions or tests that need to be done before the surgery?
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Yes, cataract surgery is generally safe even with diabetes and high blood pressure, as long as both are well-controlled millions of patients with these conditions have successful outcomes every year. Diabetes can slightly raise risks like inflammation, macular edema, or slower healing, while high blood pressure might affect blood vessels, but surgeons manage this effectively with careful planning.
Special precautions include pre-op tests like HbA1c, blood sugar checks, blood pressure control, a full retina exam for diabetic retinopathy, and endothelial cell count for cornea health. Your doctor may optimize meds, add anti-inflammatory drops, or time surgery after stabilizing levels, plus closer post-op monitoring – discuss openly to tailor it safely for you.
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