Re: eye surgery - cataracts

[Alison Landes <Cureparkinsons@xxxxxxx>]

Thank you for all the responses to question about cataract surgery.   It's
reassuring to hear that the surgeries went well and that the preparation  and
aftercare does not require anything unique for Parkinson's.

Alison Landes for sister, Fran Landes


In a message dated 12/28/2006 2:00:47 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
sjeffe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

It's  been awhile since I had my cataract surgery.If evferything since than
has been  as simple it would be great.I did not have dyskinesia than and that
no doubt  would have made a difference.

My DR. was great and explained  everything and answered any questions I
had.During the operationm he told me  exatly what he was doing and
I got fascinated.The time flew and my  fears as well.

When I had the other eye done I could follow the  procedure.

I guess it's like anyrtthing of this type  unsettlinly.Anything coming near
my near my eyes
has always  concerned me as I had sties as a child.

Good  luck!!!

Alison Landes <Cureparkinsons@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Dear List Members and Ray,

I seem to recall Ray writing something about  cataract surgery. If so, would
you have any suggestions that I might pass  on to my sister, Fran. She has
Parkinson's; diagnosed in 1998 at age 44.  She needs to have cataract surgery
on both eyes and the doctor has told her  she is almost legally blind in one
eye.

Our cousin is a retina  surgeon here in Florida and he has given us the names
of 2 doctors that he  respects as being competent in their field. However,
with the Parkinson's,  if anyone has any suggestions regarding the procedure
and aftercare, we'd  appreciate hearing from you.

Alison Landes





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