As one would expect, driving
safety is impacted by the presence of cataracts as well as having cataract
surgery-particularly with regard to differences between men and women. “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 Cataract
Surgeon Joel Confino, M.D. of The Eye Care
& Surgery Center in Westfield, Warren & Iselin, NJ. “We know all too
well that delaying cataract surgery often results in patients 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. Confino.
If
you or someone you know has a question about cataracts, cataract
surgery, lens implants or driving please feel free to call The
Eye Care & Surgery Center at 908-789-8999, visit The Eye Care & Surgery Center or
facebook.com/eyecareandsurgerycenter to schedule an appointment.
