Cataract Surgeon Gregory
Hofeldt, M.D. of Center for Sight in Fall River remarked on cataracts and the
impact of cataract surgery on driving safely, 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 Dr. Hofeldt.
“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. Hofeldt.
If
you or someone you know has a question about cataracts, cataract surgery
and lens implants or driving please feel free to call Center for Sight at 508-730-2020, visit www.center-for-sight.com or www.facebook.com/centerforsightfallriver to schedule an appointment.
Center for Sight is conveniently located at 1565 North Main Street, Suite 406 Fall River,
Massachusetts 02720 at 508-730-2020 for patients wishing to learn more about LASIK in Massachusetts or Rhode Island.
