If you have diabetes, you can usually have cataract surgery, but extra care is needed. Your optometrist will assess how well-controlled your diabetes is and check for any eye damage, such as diabetic retinopathy, which may need treatment before surgery. Blood sugar levels will be monitored leading up to the procedure, and surgery may be delayed if glucose levels are too high. People with diabetes are slightly more at risk of complications, as inflammation can linger a little longer in diabetic patients. There is a greater risk of developing macula oedema post operatively, which may required a longer course of tailored medication in the form of eye drops, for weeks or sometimes months. With careful planning and monitoring, cataract surgery is safe and effective for most diabetic patients.
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