cataract surgery while on Zanubrutinib

[Bethsaida]

I am having cataract surgery on my right eye in about a month. I will discuss at my next oncology visit how long I have to stop Zanubrutinib, but I wanted to know if anyone had a slower healing process as a result of being on treatment? I also have Fuchs dystrophy, but my corneas are still of normal thickness so no treatment for that yet.

[rcusher]

I had cataract surgery on both my eyes in March ( 2 weeks apart ). I am currently in a trial and on Pirtobrutinib. My trial doctor saw no reason for me to go off the Pirto as she considered the surgery as one that usually doesn't involve any bleeding.

I don't know about Zanabrutinib so it's whatever your doctor decides.

On an added note my eyes are excellent, do not need to wear glasses anymore, just sunglasses outside because everything is so much brighter and clearer.

Good luck, Jack

[Bethsaida in reply to rcusher]

Thank you. Maybe I won’t have to stop the med. I’ll ask.

[rcusher in reply to Bethsaida]

FYI, I am 78 yrs.old