Will Glaucoma and wet Macular Degeneration prevent me from having upper eye lid surgery?

April 15, 2016
Asked By:blessed2bhere in Greenville ,North Carolina

I am 68, in good health, but have Glaucoma in both eyes and Macular Degeneration in my right eye. I keep the Glaucoma under control with drops and receive an injection of Avastin in my right eye every few months. Would this prevent me from safely having upper eye lid surgery? My Optometrist recommended the surgery because of my blocked field of vision. Thanks your opinion.

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April 19, 2016

Answer: Upper eyelid surgery with glaucoma and macular degeneration

April 19, 2016

Answer: Upper eyelid surgery with glaucoma and macular degeneration

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