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How long before cataract surgery should someone stop smoking?
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Quit now: It will not affect the surgery, but we all know that smoking kills! quit now, and don't restart after your surgery.
Answered 2/1/2019
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Does not matter: This should not matter. But you should stop smoking!
Answered 8/11/2012
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Smokibg cessation: Smoking cessation is always a good idea bit it should not effect your healing after cataract surgery.
Answered 10/1/2012
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