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Can a person go blind if they don't have cataract surgery? with hi bp reading,eye surgeon refused me surgery,how do i get white coat hypertension away

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Yes: Cataract is one of the leading causes of blindness (not usually in America). First things first, get BP under control and then go for the surgery. Good health.

Answered 3/9/2017

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Dr. Donald Collins answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: You can become legally blind, ie unable to see well enough to drive, etc if you do not have the surgery. Your family doctor should be able to help you get your BP down enough to have surgery. Possibly you will need a med to help with anxiety, which can contribute to white coat hypertension. Good luck!

Answered 11/11/2015

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Cataract BP, risks: Cataract is # 1 cause of preventable blindness in world. Surgery has risks (HTN needs to be controlled on meds if very high as can have hemorrhage in eye if BP too high). But: Complication risk very low; best time in history to have CS; More info: eyedoc2020.blogspot.com

Answered 11/8/2014

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