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My father (75) had a stroke 11 months ago. he is on plavix (clopidogrel). can he make a glaucoma surgery at this time? should he stop plavix (clopidogrel) before surgery?
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Plavix (clopidogrel): Decision about Plavix (clopidogrel) should be made by your ophthalmologist. If he needs to stop it he should discuss it with your dad' s neurologist.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Depends: Depends on the type of glaucoma surgery! laser vs. Trabeculecomy vs. Canaloplasty vs. Tube implant. Best to ask the surgeon.
Answered 1/21/2013
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Check with the ophth: Some would want you hold for 7 days some doesnot check with the person doing the procedure.
Answered 8/5/2019
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Yes is able: Cataract surgery can still be done with a patient taking plavix (clopidogrel). Small incision cataract surgery usually doesn't result in bleeding. Risks are less without plavix (clopidogrel), but risk to the general health of the patient must be taken into consideration.
Answered 5/5/2013
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