“Safe driving after cataract surgery
is greatly improved-but not exactly as expected,” commented Cataract Specialist
Marc Michelson, M.D. of Alabama Eye & Cataract Center. “An interesting
study on cataract surgery and driving was reported in Clinical
& Experimental Ophthalmology whereby motor vehicle
accidents involving men decreased by 15.3% in the 12 months following cataract
surgery but the frequency of postoperative crashes didn't change significantly
for women,” noted Dr. Michelson. “We know all too well that delaying
cataract surgery often results in patients-especially seniors-modifying their
lifestyles and activities. This is especially the case as people restrict their driving in response to health and vision
changes. We need to hear from patients about their driving habits and whether
they have had to change them as their cataracts develop-then we can help,” said
Dr. Michelson.
If
you or someone you know has a question about cataracts, cataract
surgery, lens implants or driving please feel free to call Alabama Eye & Cataract Center in
Birmingham at 205-930-0930, visit Alabama Eye & Cataract Center or
facebook.com/michelsonlaservision.
Michelson Laser Vision are leading Birmingham eye care practices with offices at 327 Summit Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama 35243, and Alabama Eye & Cataract Center, 1201 11th Avenue S., Suite 501, Birmingham, Alabama 35205.
