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My mom had cataracts in both of her eyes and refusing to do the cataract operation, what to do?
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Be patient: Cataract surgery is optional. Unless she is having trouble with her activities, it can wait. If she is having difficulty with seeing to do things, then point out that cataract surgery will very likely make this better. She may change her mind over time.
Answered 3/17/2017
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