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Cataract surgery
My mother has advance stage cataract in both eyes. She has high BP a is diabetic. Her surgery is delayed because of high BP. For the past two months, we have tried reducing her BP, but it has not come down below 180. She is also on combination drug for BP which is also not making any difference. What are options now? Her vision has become worse. Kindly advise.
While I understand your concern regarding the need for cataract surgery, I want to emphasize the importance of having a stable Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar levels. A very high BP such as the one that you noted can lead to serious vision threatening complications in case a cataract surgery is done. Nonetheless, a BP of 180 or above (which I presume is her Systolic pressure) is called Hypertensive Urgency and needs immediate treatment
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Kindly consult a General Physician, stabilize her blood pressure.
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Cataract surgery shouldn't be your priority right now.
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