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Covid Vaccine while Macular Edema

2021-05-08 16:12:03
One of my friend has taken 2injections in eye for Macular Edema. His next visit with Doctor is very soon. Since Covid cases are increasing and 18+ Covid Vaccination will begin. He wants to know whether it is safe to take Covid Vaccine now? Notes: 1. He isn't taking any tablets as of now for Macular Edema 2. He might need to take Third injection of Rezmub in eye in his next visit based on the test results
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He can take the vaccine! But after vaccination wait atleast 2 weeks for next surgical intervention!(inj ranibizumab)

Answered2021-05-09 09:42:35

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