robbiegirl asked:
My aunt’s husband is going to have cataract surgery at one of those eye clinics that specalize in laser, etc. He is old and stubborn and you cannot tell him anything. He had heart surgery about a year ago, is on medication or suppose to be, and never takes it to any medical visits. The pressure in his eyes as I understand was quite high a month ago. Now he is going to have this cataract surgery soon . It it a normal pratice or procedure to do cataract surgery on someone who has glacoma and are these eye clinics safe?
My aunt’s husband is going to have cataract surgery at one of those eye clinics that specalize in laser, etc. He is old and stubborn and you cannot tell him anything. He had heart surgery about a year ago, is on medication or suppose to be, and never takes it to any medical visits. The pressure in his eyes as I understand was quite high a month ago. Now he is going to have this cataract surgery soon . It it a normal pratice or procedure to do cataract surgery on someone who has glacoma and are these eye clinics safe?
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Normally, glaucoma is treated with drugs (like beta-2 agonists and parasympathomimetics like pilocarpine). Apparently, surgery can be used, but is only a temporary treatment.
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Ashley
The ophthalmologist should have done a complete eye exam, which includes testing for glaucoma. He/she should be aware of your relative’s eye history and medications. (Who prescribes these meds?)
Yes, it’s normal to do cataract surgery on people with glaucoma.
Can’t comment on the clinic, though. Cataract surgery is done as an outpatient procedure, and some doctors can get the procedure done in 20 minutes or less, so it is well suited to a clinic environment. (Bypassing the inherent inefficiencies of a hospital)