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General questions re. cataracts

Eye Conditions | Last Active: Sep 18 8:07am | Replies (69)

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@cherriann

Sorry for this situation you are in, and think most if not all eye surgeries like this will require you to have a driver, etc. afterwards. However, you can be sure there are others like yourself who don't have someone nearby and there are organizations that you can call that can suggest people/groups that offer assistance in cases like yours. If you live in a larger town or city there may be home health services you can call, a nursing service, hospital, or even social services. Also, some churches and community outreach groups have volunteers who will help with a number of issues that those who live alone deal with. I would suggest you call some of the above, and if they don't provide service you need, ask them for suggestions to who might. Good luck and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

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I have already checked with my county social services. They said they could not help. Checked with local home health agencies and they do not do service outside the home. Eye hospital insists person staying with me 24 hours be present before surgery can proceed. I am a shut in so cannot get to church so have no church to ask. The local senior citizen center does not help. A town about 30 minutes drive away is trying to get volunteers for such a service but that is a lot to ask of a volunteer