Does
cataract surgery hurt?
No injections are
involved. Eye drops with IV Sedation make the experience quite
tolerable.
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Can
I resume my normal activities after cataract surgery?
Generally there are few
restrictions. Eye drops as prescribed are necessary.
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Can
I drive home after cataract surgery?
After administration of
any sedative, there should be no driving for at least 24 hours.
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Can
I take a shower or wash my hair after surgery?
It's safer to take a bath
and not wash your hair until advised at the first post operative
visit.
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I've
been told that I have glaucoma. Will I go blind?
If glaucoma is not
treated, vision will be lost. Glaucoma is a thief in the night
who steals your vision.
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What
is presbyopia and how is it treated?
Around age 40, people's
eyes can't focus up close to read. A special lens for close work
or bifocals are needed.
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I
sometimes have black spots in front of my eyes. What is
it? Should I worry?
This is a warning that the
vitreous gel in the eye is changing. An examination is needed.
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I've
been told I have macular degeneration. Can it be treated?
Some forms of macular
degeneration can be helped. the individual condition must be
evaluated.
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