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Cataract Surgery for Diabetic
A year ago patient had gluten abscess surgery, he is having diabeties medicines. Now facing problem with vision. After test it shows the symptoms of cataract and had suggested surgery.
Should diabetic patient go for cataract surgery, we know it will not bring vision to prefect, can surgery have impact on health of patient.
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Dr. Mekala
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi
Cataract surgery need to be done at required stage under diabetic control
Visual prognosis will be guarded if sugar is not under control
Next Steps
Get fundus and cataract assessment done properly and proceed for surgery
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