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Need to stop taking medicine before operation? Depends on the patient

Health is our most valuable asset. Attention to eye health needs to remind ourselves to care more and check in time. It is a choice for many patients to pursue healthy vision to undergo ophthalmic surgery in Zhongshan Eye Hospital. However, many patients have doubts about the need to stop medication before surgery. Do you need to stop taking medicine every time you operate? The following is a detailed description of the patient's condition, the type of operation, the purpose of the operation and the doctor's suggestions.

The patient's condition decides whether to stop taking medicine

The specific condition of the patient is one of the important factors to decide whether to stop taking the medicine. If the patient has a chronic disease that requires long-term medication, such as hypertension, diabetes, etc., the doctor may suggest that the dosage or time of medication be appropriately adjusted to ensure the safe operation. In addition, whether the patient has a history of drug allergy or has a special reaction to certain drugs should also be notified to the doctor in advance. According to the specific situation of the patient, the doctor will formulate a corresponding drug withdrawal plan.

For patients with other eye problems or diseases, such as keratopathy, cataract, etc., it may be necessary to use specific eyedrops or drug introductions before surgery to alleviate symptoms or prepare for surgery. Different types of ophthalmic surgery have different requirements for patients' medication.

The type and purpose of surgery affect the drug withdrawal plan

There are many kinds of ophthalmic surgery, including cataract surgery, myopia correction surgery, ocular surface disease surgery, etc. Different types and purposes of surgery have different plans for patients to stop drugs before surgery.

Cataract surgery is a common ophthalmic surgery. Before surgery, blood thinners and anticoagulants should be stopped to avoid bleeding during surgery. Other common operations, such as myopia correction, need to stop using soft contact lenses or corneal shaping lenses related to corneal morphological changes.

For operations on ocular surface diseases, such as conjunctivitis surgery, eyelid scar release surgery, etc., the doctor may decide whether to stop using anti-inflammatory drugs or other related eye drops according to the specific situation of the patient.

Doctor's advice is the most important reference

The most critical reference for whether to discontinue the drug and the time and method of discontinuing the drug is the doctor's advice. In the early ophthalmic examination and preoperative evaluation, the doctor will ask the patient about the medication in detail, and develop a personalized drug withdrawal plan according to the type of surgery, purpose, individual differences of patients and other factors.

The patient should fully communicate with the doctor before the operation, inform him of his medication in detail, and stop taking medication according to the doctor's instructions. Only when the drug is stopped under the guidance of the doctor can the smooth operation and the safety of the patient be ensured.

Summary

When receiving ophthalmic surgery in Zhongshan Eye Hospital, whether drug withdrawal is necessary depends on the specific situation of the patient, the type and purpose of surgery, and the doctor's advice. The patient should fully communicate with the doctor and stop taking medicine under the guidance of the doctor to ensure the success of the operation and the safety of the patient.