Effects of Anticoagulant Therapy on Risk for Complications in Cataract Surgery
Effects of Anticoagulant Therapy on Risk for Complications in Cataract Surgery
Friday, April 25, 2014
KIOSKS (Boston Convention and Exhibition Center)
Narrative Responses:
Purpose
The objective of this work was to evaluate the results of studies presenting the results of cataract surgeries in patients continuing antiplatelet and/or anticoagulant treatment.
Methods
We performed a PubMed search of a possible intraoperative and postoperative complications in patients receiving anticoagulant and/or antiplatelet therapy in cataract surgery in years 2007-2012.
Results
No significant increase of intraoperative and post operative complication risk during cataract surgery has been identified.
Conclusion
We conclude that the available data suggests that there is no need to discontinue anticoagulant and/or antiplatelet therapy before cataract surgery.