Is it possible to get ptosis (on one eye) surgery under local anesthetic (in a doctors office) and be pregnant? I just found out I was and the surgery is next week.
Answer: Ptosis surgery while pregnant Hi. Congratulations! As a general guideline, only truly necessary medical procedures and treatments should be performed during pregnancy. Elective procedures should always be delayed until after delivery and recovery. This includes ptosis surgery. While the risk to the fetus is likely small, it is still not worth it. Hope this helps. Ira Vidor, M.D.
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Answer: Ptosis surgery while pregnant Hi. Congratulations! As a general guideline, only truly necessary medical procedures and treatments should be performed during pregnancy. Elective procedures should always be delayed until after delivery and recovery. This includes ptosis surgery. While the risk to the fetus is likely small, it is still not worth it. Hope this helps. Ira Vidor, M.D.
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June 15, 2016
Answer: Non-urgent, elective surgery and risk I suggest that you wait until after your delivery. Adult ptosis surgery is non-urgent and elective. There is systemic absorption of local anesthetic and there are reported cases of oculocardiac reflex ( decrease in heart rate with manipulation of eye muscles ) have been reported. Although the chance of pregnancy complications is small, it doesn't make sense to accept any risk. Vikram Durairaj, MD, FACS
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June 15, 2016
Answer: Non-urgent, elective surgery and risk I suggest that you wait until after your delivery. Adult ptosis surgery is non-urgent and elective. There is systemic absorption of local anesthetic and there are reported cases of oculocardiac reflex ( decrease in heart rate with manipulation of eye muscles ) have been reported. Although the chance of pregnancy complications is small, it doesn't make sense to accept any risk. Vikram Durairaj, MD, FACS
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