Question

1) What are some of the contraindications for refractive eye surgery?

2) Kidney failure requires dialysis or kidney transplant. Is there a culture of organ donation? Can a person be a living donor and donate one kidney? What would be the risks?

3) A vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure to prevent unplanned pregnancies. Even though it is a minor procedure, not many men elect to have it performed. Why is this surgery so little utilized?

Answer 1

1. Common contraindications of refractory eye surgery are: corneal dystrophy, untreated eye infections, high blood pressure, retinal tears/detachment, high myopia, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled autoimmune diseases, etc.
2. Yes, a person can donate one of their kidneys. There are some associated risks like immediate hospitalization, morbidity, high blood pressure, vascular problems, risk of kidney failure.
3. It is probably the stigma associated with vasectomy that prevents many men from opting this procedure. Also, lack of awareness is a major cause. Misinformation regarding the after effects of the procedure are common.