Question 1

is eye surgery for a 93 y.o.?

Accepted Answer

Age: As long as patient is healthy enough for sedation, age is not a significant factor when deciding on surgical intervention.  I have operated on several healthy patients over 100 years old.

Question 2

my 5 y/o niece is very shortsighted with 1 eye worse than the other + astigmatism on both. should she have eye surgery now or wait until she's older?

Accepted Answer

Confusing question: The primary treatment of unequal eye power is through glasses, not surgery. If the child is developing amblyopia, (vision loss in the weaker eye), glasses and/or patching would still be the 1st effort. If the eyes did not line up correctly, patching might help first, but delicate eye muscle surgery may be needed.

Question 3

how much does eye surgery initially cost?

Accepted Answer

Depends: What type of surgery are you considering?

Question 4

can i wear eye contacts after eye surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On the type of surgery.  What kind of eye surgery are you asking about?

Question 5

what should i do before and after an eye surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Your doctor will give you instructions depending upon the procedure and his professional experience.

Question 6

could a person who had eye surgery get operated again?

Accepted Answer

Repeat eye surgery: Depends on the cause for and type of surgery the first time.

Question 7

after eye surgery, what is the white goop that builds up?

Accepted Answer

Mucous: When the eye is irritated, it makes mucous.

Question 8

does mass health cover eye surgery ?

Accepted Answer

It should but: It may not cover purely cosmetic procedures. It's best to check with your ophthalmologist and insurance advocate or repres ntative(call Mass health) to be sure.

Question 9

how do doctors do eye surgery on a baby?

Accepted Answer

Training!: If an eye disease on an infant is so severe or vision threatening as to require surgery, specially trained surgeons and anesthesiologists use general anesthesia and the typical micro-surgical techniques used in all eye surgery to do it! knowledge and good preparation for surgical aftercare is also required.

Question 10

why are eye drops given before eye surgery ?

Accepted Answer

Dpends: Some eye drops that are commonly given before cataract surgery (if that's the surgery you mean) are an antibiotic drop and/or an topical nsaid.

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Is eye surgery for a 93 y.o.?

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My 5 y/o niece is very shortsighted with 1 eye worse than the other + astigmatism on both. should she have eye surgery now or wait until she's older?

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How much does eye surgery initially cost?

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Can i wear eye contacts after eye surgery?

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What should i do before and after an eye surgery?

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Could a person who had eye surgery get operated again?

A member asked:

After eye surgery, what is the white goop that builds up?

A member asked:

Does mass health cover eye surgery ?

A member asked:

How do doctors do eye surgery on a baby?

A member asked:

Why are eye drops given before eye surgery ?

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