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Can A Patient With Sinus Infection Undergo Cataract Surgery?
I have a sinus infection and it is still. Green every time I blow my nose . I m on a z pack . I started my anti biotic on Monday . I have a Cataract surgery scheduled for Tuesday . Will I be able to go. Forward with this ? I m also plugged in my nose I can t breath .
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
Hi,
Yes, you can go with the surgery. In fact cataract surgery is a minor surgery done without major anesthesia. Minor infection in the sinuses or elsewhere are not contraindications to the surgery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman,
General & Family Physician
Yes, you can go with the surgery. In fact cataract surgery is a minor surgery done without major anesthesia. Minor infection in the sinuses or elsewhere are not contraindications to the surgery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman,
General & Family Physician
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