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Had small retinal eye tear with blood into eyeball. treated week ago with laser coagulation method. electively and 1 time daily, take baby aspirin. may i resume it now? doc clinic closed today, tomorrow til monday. forgot to ask him. (??

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If you were asked to stop your aspirin for the procedure, I recommend holding it until you contact your ophthalmologist, or one covering for yours, for instructions. Aspirin effects on platelets can last over a week from stopping it

Answered 12/25/2021

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Glad you had laser photoocagulation (LPC) for your retinal tear. You still need to monitor your vision, because LPC doesn't guarentee that you can't go on to a retinal detachment or go on to another tear elsewhere. Aspirin probably is not an issue so if you need aspirin to prevent a stroke or heart attack, continue it, but check with your internist whether you actually need it.

Answered 1/14/2022

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