PRIOR TO SURGERY: 1. Notify the ophthalmologist of any use of blood thinners including aspirin, coumadin, plavix, ibuprofen, alleve, ect.  Discuss with your ophthalmologist or primary care doctor about possibly stopping any blood thinning medications.  Do not stop medications on your own.  These need to be stopped between 1-2 weeks prior to surgery to prevent bleeding. […]