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A member asked:
My sister is having downs syndrome doctors are suggesting general anesthesia for her cataract surgery?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
The only: reason they would want general anesthesia is if she was unable to cooperate under local and sedation
Answered 5/19/2014
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Cataract & General: If there is a risk a patient will move during surgery, become disoriented, confused, move their head, or if surgery is particularly risky general anesthesia is recommended. If the cataract is "low risk", the patient can stay still & lie flat & can understand directions easily, local/topical anesthesia can be performed.
Answered 5/17/2015
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