ABOUT N.A.I.O.N. AND CATARACTS
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ABOUT N.A.I.O.N. AND CATARACTS
Many NAION patients are older. Cataracts are an issue for older persons. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cataract.?
Given questions whether cataract surgery (CS) can cause another NAION event, caution about CS is strongly advised. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cataract_surgery)
OF CONCERN TODAY .. CS can be delayed .. ONLY SO LONG. ? ? ?That is: the longer a patient waits .. the bigger the issue of INOPERABLE cataracts becomes.? ? ? ?Over time, a cataract will become thicker, to the point, it cannot be removed safely.
A very complex matter.? ? ? ?It is risky, so only the patient can make the final decision. Said patient, being well-informed of benefits and risks involved.
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There is much debate, about how NAION patients should respond to their (ultimate) time with cataracts.
Many concerns that cataract surgery ¡ª https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cataract_surgery ? ? ?can trigger another NAION event.
My NAION M.D., a national NAION expert and USAF M.D. for Vietnam POWs who is now retired .. recommended that I wait until ¡°the absolute last minute¡± to have cataract surgery.? ? ? ?That is, when it causes problems, in daily life.
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