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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Cardiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Cataract surgery is a common procedure.
  • Anticoagulation therapy is frequently prescribed for cardiovascular conditions.
  • The safety of continuing anticoagulation during cataract surgery requires careful assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the risk of hemorrhagic complications in patients undergoing cataract surgery while on anticoagulation.
  • To compare outcomes between anticoagulated patients and a control group.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective audit of patients undergoing cataract surgery between January 2015 and December 2015.
  • Inclusion of patients on warfarin or dabigatran.
  • Comparison with a control group not on anticoagulation or antiplatelet therapy.
  • Assessment of intraoperative and postoperative hemorrhage and thromboembolic events.

Main Results:

  • Forty-four anticoagulated patients (warfarin or dabigatran) and 41 controls were included.
  • Hemorrhagic complication rates were 18% (warfarin), 25% (dabigatran), and 11% (controls), with no statistical significance.
  • Minor, non-visually significant hemorrhages were observed.
  • No thromboembolic events occurred in any group.

Conclusions:

  • Continuing anticoagulation with warfarin or dabigatran during cataract surgery does not lead to a statistically significant increase in hemorrhagic complications.
  • The findings support the continuation of anticoagulation therapy in patients undergoing cataract surgery.
  • Further research may explore optimal management strategies for anticoagulated patients.