Thrombocytopenia and the risks of intraocular surgery.

Background And Objective: In thrombocytopenia, a hemorrhagic diathesis is usually present due to a low platelet count and has been related to the development of cataracts and retinopathy. The concomitant administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can increase the hemorrhagic diathesis. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of thrombocytopenia during and after intraocular surgery.