W.G. is an 81-year-old white man who has lived alone since the death of his wife 4 years ago. He has been able to manage his home and personal needs mostly on his own. He has three adult sons with families who live out of state. He has noticed that his vision has gradually decreased over the past few years. He is having greater difficulty reading the newspaper and will not drive at night because lights cause glaring. On a recent visit to his health care provider, he was told that he had cataracts in both eyes, with the left eye more affected than the right. His provider has referred W.G. to an ophthalmologist for evaluation and treatment of the cataracts. Upon assessment of W.G. at the ophthalmologist’s office, you find that W.G. has mild hypertension that is being treated with hydrochlorothiazide and atenolol. He has some difficulty with his walking gait and balance after recovery from a hip fracture 2 years ago, and he uses a cane for ambulating. He has worn glasses for hyperopia.
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