Apixaban

[Barbadosgirl]

Is anyone on a DOAC and undergone retinopexy for a retinal tear?

I’m having the procedure tomorrow and wondering whether I should not take the Apixaban tonight and in the morning.

I wasn’t asked if I was taking a blood thinner today so not sure what to do.

Can anyone offer any advice pls?

[Hidden]

I’m not medically trained but as most of us know by default, it’s not the end of the world if we miss a dose due to human error. On that basis, I would have thought that it would be OK to miss the morning tablet but subject to the timings, take it with you and see what they say on arrival at the clinic…….

[Barbadosgirl in reply to Hidden]

Thank you.

[Hidden in reply to Barbadosgirl]

Having looked it up on Google it doesn’t look like an invasive procedure. Please let us know how you get on as it may be helpful to others. Hope all goes well…..

[Physalis]

I had a vitrectomy last year and I was taking Apixaban. There was no problem.

[Racquet in reply to Physalis]

A quick question about the vitrectomy....was it for floaters? Scared to death about having that done. I'd like to know what it's like from a person's who's actually had it done.

[Physalis in reply to Racquet]

No need to be scared at all. Your eye is anaesthetised so you don't feel anything. It sounds a lot worse than it is. They drill very tiny holes to put the light and tools in. In my case they had to cut the thickened epiretinal layer away from the retina. My operation was done by a trainee so there was a bit of a running commentary between her and the surgeon. It was interesting to see how they were getting on and it took less than an hour.

[Fred1954]

I've had corneal grafts (both eyes) this year. I was on Apixaban as usual for both. There's not much of a blood supply to the eyes as I understand it so it's not such an issue.

[Barbadosgirl]

Thank yo for all your helpful replies. The Ophthalmology Consultant was quite dismissive that I'd even asked the question and said no need to stop Apixaban. All went well and I'm back home now.

Thanks again.

[allanmichael]

I am now not having the procedure as my A/F has gone back into normal sync. I think that you should ask the question to the medical staff today who are responsible for your care.

[Dianap1an0]

I've always been told to stop at least 36 hours before a procedure! I've always been refused treatment, if not adhered to!

[gordeno8]

By now I expect the procedure has been done hope it went well.your doctors should know that your on blood thinners .and should pass on the information.but always carry your alert card,tell everybody each time you have anything done.even an injection.eg.covid.good health and wellness.

[gordeno8 in reply to gordeno8]

Your doctor on the same point,should have told you what you need to do