Which precautions should a diabetic patient take after cataract surgery?
OCT 05, 2015
Question:
Which precautions should a diabetic patient take after cataract surgery?
Answer:
I like to perform cataract surgery on my diabetic patients (when someone has too much sugar in their blood, which can cause many health problems) earlier in the morning. I find this is less disruptive to their diet and their medication routine. I will also use a topical NSAID drop (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for several months after surgery, with the hope that this may diminish a diabetic’s chances of developing cystoid macular edema (swelling in the back of the eye). Finally, with severe diabetic retinopathy, I will also make sure that patient’s retina specialist is aware of their surgery and involved in their postoperative care.