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Question:
My husband has glaucoma and is developing cataracts. He’s had iridotomies performed to help control the glaucoma about 15 years ago. Will this interfere with the cataract surgery?
Answer:
The iridotomies themselves do not interfere with cataract surgery.
Answered by: David F. Chang, MD 
Categories: Cataracts, Eye Surgery, Glaucoma
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