Having AFib puts you at high risk of having a stroke. When you have atrial fibrillation (AFib), your risk of stroke is 5 times higher than someone without AFib. Learning this may be concerning, but staying informed about your condition can help you. You need to take this risk very seriously, because:
Dexamethasone in various formulations (phosphate, alcohol) is the most widely used ophthalmic corticosteroid and has proven an effective treatment for ocular inflammation even after cataract surgery. In vitro, the alcohol form of 1 mg/ml dexamethasone is 15 times stronger than the corresponding phosphate.
Begin using the chlorhexidine rinse twice daily one week prior to surgery. Use it on the day of surgery immediately before coming to the office. Begin using it again twice daily for one week starting on the day following the surgery. Begin using the chlorhexidine rinse on the day or your consultation appointment. Use it twice that day regardless of when you get the prescription filled. Then use it on the morning of surgery prior to coming to the office and then begin using it again on the first day after surgery. Use it twice daily until one week after surgery. Vitamin C 1000 mg. If your consultation appointment is more than one week away: Begin using 1000 mg of vitamin C one week prior to surgery.