Hi all, Im needing another cataract operation as the lens they put in 17 years ago has dislocated and dropped.
Now I’m on Acalabrutinib will I have to stop taking it before the op and then after for a week or so, any experience would be appreciated, thanks
Will
Hi uide3095
You should consult a CLL specialist- the cornea of our eyes does not have blood vessels, so if the eye surgeon and a knowledgeable CLL doctor talk together, they may decide that no pause or a short pause less than 7 days would be appropriate.
Len
just had cataract surgery. Also on BTK inhibitor. Cataract surgery is bloodless so didn’t have to stop it. Done by top ophthalmologist at UCLA in California
was told by harmon stop 7 days before and 7?after
I just had one done in August. My CLL specialist said no need to stop my Ibrutinib since there is no blood in cornea. However when I read all the risks, it did point out that during the procedure the laser could accidentally hit other areas around the cornea. We opted to stop 2 days before and I went back on it immediately after the procedure. I think more for my peace of mind rather than pure necessity.
I had a lens dislocate 2 years ago and the other one this year. Both time my CLL doctor said to do what the eye surgeon wanted. He didn’t think is mattered. I stopped for a week before surgery and started again the day after surgery. No bleeding issues.
