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Will my mother feel the operation in her eye for cataracts?
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No: There is typically no discomfort during cataract surgery although some patients can feel pressure.
Answered 1/11/2013
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No pain: She will not feel any pain, anesthetic drops are administered. She may feel slight pressure but no pain.
Answered 11/20/2013
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