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Can Cataract Surgery Be Performed Safely In A Parkinson's Patient?

hello Dr.My uncle(69yrs) is a Parkinson's patient, he has become very much dependent, with rigidity of muscles and with frequent freezing episodes, he needs to undergo cataract surgery. how are the services available over there, can it be done on the op bases?
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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In my opinion it should be done in general anesthesia after admission all precaution will be taken for your saftyitwill b.e safe surgery.
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Can Cataract Surgery Be Performed Safely In A Parkinson's Patient?

In my opinion it should be done in general anesthesia after admission all precaution will be taken for your saftyitwill b.e safe surgery.