Cataract removal and Sick Day Rule

[Lclmlbls]

Sorry if this has been asked before but do Sick Day Rules have to be observed for a cataract removal? I am booked in for one on 15/8/23 and currently take 10mg

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

It’s not usually necessary, many have had cataract replacements without raising their Pred… mine was done at 9mg - no problems…

If you type “cataracts” into search facility and select our forum in the filter option, you’ll find plenty of posts.

Good luck.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Not really - one criterion for SDRs is being confined to bed and that is unlikely with a cataract op, You are also not ill or having a major invasive procedure.

[Koalajane]

I didn’t for my last cataract op., or in fact for my first, which had complications and I had to have a longer op to rectify the complications. I did raise

it a touch for the rectifying op as I was extremely stressed by it. I didn’t really need to as things went very smoothly and the new lens was fitted with no problem.

I hope yours goes well, I think I was one of 2% who have complications but it was sorted about a week later

[Lclmlbls]

Many thanks for your replies. I was hoping not to have to increase and that has put mind at rest. I’m looking to reduce to 9 but will wait until a week after the procedure.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Lclmlbls]

Would suggest you maybe leave reducing a little longer -2 weeks rather than one.

[Lclmlbls in reply to DorsetLady]

Ok thanks for the advice, grateful as always.