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From comments there seems to be a much longer recovery from anesthetics with PD. BE ASSERTIVE! MAKE SURE ANESTHESIOLOGIST IS AWARE OF PD! I'm sure others will comment more COLMAN Wendy, Nancy, Debbie or Colman Mullin [log in to unmask] On Thu, 6 Jul 1995, Catherine Roraff wrote: > Hi, > > I've been a "lurker" on the list for quite some time. My mom, 82, has > Parkinson's and we've both learned a lot from this list. > > At her last eye check-up, he opthalmologist recommended having the cataract > on her left eye removed. She also has glaucoma. > > My question is this: Are there any "special risks" for Parkinson patients > having this type of surgery? What facts should be specifically told to > the eye surgeon before hand? > > All responses will be appreciated. Thank you. > > Catherine >