Eye injections and blood thinners

[Linduh]

I've been getting injections for 5 years now. Now I am faced with eliquis. I had a pulmonary embolism and now have to take blood thinners. I don't know what to do.

[springcross]

Check with your consultant as you may not have to stop the injections. Good luck!

[Linduh in reply to springcross]

Thank you

[Emelinep]

I’ve been on blood thinners for six months and have carried on with injections as usual. Consultant said there is no problem whatsoever. I would def check with your own consultant though

[Linduh in reply to Emelinep]

Thank you

[tomo123]

I have been on blood thinners since 2012 and have been receiving injections the entire time. I concur that you should check with your doctors but my retina specialist and cardiologist had no issues. My eyes have remained stable. Thoughts and prayers…

[Linduh in reply to tomo123]

Thank you , thoughts and prayers to you too

[Jelbea]

Hi Linduh. Sorry to hear of your blood clots and treatment. I was in the same position and very worried about a bleed in the eye but was advised it would very probably be OK. This has proved correct. I have both eyes injected every 3 - 4 months and have had no bother whatsoever since. I have now been 2 years on Xarelto which is much the same as your Eliquis. Try not to worry and I send you all good wishes.

[Linduh in reply to Jelbea]

Thank you very much, that does make me feel a little better. Good wishes to you too!

[Hidden in reply to Linduh]

I had a BRVO| as a result of a first episode of AF in 2017, so I v'e been on Edoxaban ever since, and Eylea injection the same length of time, with no issues. Always best to check, but I'm sure you'll be fine!

[Jill13]

Hi

I am on Eliquis and have injections in both eyes every 6 weeks with no problems but check with your retinal specialist Goood luck