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Cataract surgery while on aspirin
The patient experienced a mild stroke with microhemorrhage in late August 2023, requiring hospitalization for treatment. Prior to the stroke, a cataract surgery was scheduled for September, but it has been postponed due to the recent medical event. The patient is currently in a good condition. However, he is still on aspirin therapy. Upon consultation, a neurosurgeon advised against proceeding with cataract surgery while the patient is on aspirin.
Given the patient's urgent need for cataract surgery, the question arises whether it can be safely performed while the patient is on aspirin or if it must be delayed until aspirin therapy is discontinued.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Topical phaco emulsification can be done.However, temperory,stoppage of aspirin can be done and cataract surgery can be performed with the advise of nuero surgeon.
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Dr. Awanjala Varshney
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
If the cataract needs urgent surgery, you can go for it with slightly higher risks as compared to those individuals who are not on aspirin.
Your operating surgeon will explain you in detail.
Asprin, I suppose will be given for long duration. So lingering on an urgent surgery might not be a good option.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Topical phacoemulsification surgery can be done without stopping aspirin.
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Bhopal
Topical MICS/Phacoemulsification can be done without stopping aspirin, but needs to be done under Monitored Anaesthesia Care
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
2 yrs exp
Sangli
Topical phacoemulsification can be done without stopping aspirin.
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