My father have done bypass cornary heart surgery in 2011
Now
My father lose his vision
He wants to go eye surgery
Can heart patient can go for eye surgery
If it is ok
Which precautions should take for that
Yes.He has to stop clopidogril for few days before surgery and has to get fitness certificate. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
Answered2023-04-06 12:41:28
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Absolutely can go for cataract surgery.
Three things to keep in mind:-
Cardiac fitness
Stopping clopidogrel 5 days before surgery
Doing the surgery under Cardiac Monitoring (by Anaesthesist)
As per doctor's prescription enclosed herewith my father has undergone cataract surgery in the right eye.
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