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.
Some procedures require a gas bubble to be placed in the eye during surgery to help keep the retina pressed up against the inner wall of the eye. Patients may be asked to position their head facing down to aid in the effect of this pressure bubble. This positioning may be necessary for one to two weeks after surgery.