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.
1 You will probably require a patch or dressing to cover your eye(s) for the next 24 to 48 hours after the surgery. 2  Depending on billing practices, the anesthesia, facility and surgeon fee may be charged separately. 3  You will also need to have follow-up appointments with your doctor to see how the eye is healing.