I need cataract surgery, but am severely allergic to NSAIDs. Can I still have the surgery, even though NSAID drops are required before and after surgery?
OCT 05, 2015
Question:
I need cataract surgery, but am severely allergic to NSAIDs. Can I still have the surgery, even though NSAID drops are required before and after surgery?
Answer:
Although many doctors still use NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), some studies question their benefit in routine cases. It should be no problem to proceed with surgery without an NSAID, but your ophthalmologist will be able to assess your specific risk profile and whether you are truly a “routine” case.