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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
post-op cataracts & upcoming colonoscopyo
Answered by
Sandy Feldman, MD, MS - Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Corneal surgery
ClearView Eye & Laser Medical Center, A P.C.
San Diego - CA
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post-op cataracts & upcoming colonoscopyo
by actordancer, Jul 01, 2008 06:40AM
71 yr old female relatiave good health (i.e. still breathing, that is) .... will need a '3-yr' repeat colonoscopy about 6-8 weeks post 2-eye cataract removal that were done 2 weeks apart, last being June 25, 2008.
husband is concerned about positioning required during the colonoscopy and possible ''damages' (only term we can think of ) to the relatively new cataracts because of the necessity of body/head positioning during the procedure. any input would be greatly appreciated ... thank you in advance - Edythe ...
husband is concerned about positioning required during the colonoscopy and possible ''damages' (only term we can think of ) to the relatively new cataracts because of the necessity of body/head positioning during the procedure. any input would be greatly appreciated ... thank you in advance - Edythe ...
Doctor's Answer
by Sandy Feldman, MD, MS, Jul 01, 2008 01:57PM
, Jul 01, 2008 01:57PM
To: actordancer
Dear actordancer,
The two month time frame should be adequate for a colonoscopy after cataract surgery. I would definitely call your surgeon and ask him/her their opinion as well.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
The two month time frame should be adequate for a colonoscopy after cataract surgery. I would definitely call your surgeon and ask him/her their opinion as well.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
respectfully, Edythe