Issues for surgery
For dry eyes - discomfort, soreness and inflammation of ocular surface if omitted.
For corneal epithelial erosion - deterioration in symptoms if omitted.
Advice in the perioperative period
Elective and emergency surgery
Continue unless the patient is undergoing ophthalmology surgery and the ophthalmologist requests for them to be withheld.
Post-operative advice
Restart post-operatively when next dose is due (unless the patient has undergone ophthalmology surgery and the ophthalmologist requests for them to be withheld).
Interactions with common anaesthetic agents
None.
Interactions with other common medicines used in the perioperative period
None.
Further information
None relevant.
References
Joint Formulary Committee. British National Formulary (online) London: BMJ Group and Pharmaceutical Press. http://www.medicinescomplete.com [Accessed on 5th February 2021]