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My grandma has been diagnosed with atheromatous aortabut. can she still undergo an eye surgery?
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Yes: Eye surgery with light sedation should not cause any problem. Her risk of any issues is very low. She can ask her regular doctor to be sure.
Answered 12/16/2012
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