- female
- 60 Years
- 14/08/2025
my right eye is already damaged from diabetes and now the doctor says i need cataract surgery in my left eye but my hba1c is 10.9 though fasting sugar stays under 130 is it safe to proceed with the surgery
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HbA1c above 10.5 increases risk; bring sugar down before surgery to avoid complications—fasting alone is not enough.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Ophthalmologist
Answered 14/08/2025
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