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Anyone have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: 12 hours ago | Replies (62)
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@mygirl

I am having cataract surgery next week, and I know there are eye drops prescribed to prevent eye infections. Hopefully it doesn't have an immunosuppressive agent in it!

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | 5 days ago

Hi @mygirl. It’s important for you to follow the guidelines from your ophthalmologist at the time of your cataract surgery. Using eye drops after the surgery can help prevent complications like eye infections, eye inflammation, and macular edema. Certainly you can mention that you have been diagnosed with CLL. But I know several people with varying blood conditions or blood cancers who have had cataract surgery with no issues…and the drops are very important with healing and prevention of complications.

Have you discussed the surgery with your oncologist to see if there’s any problem with going ahead with removing the cataracts?

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