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2021-09-01 06:06:26
Hello sir/madam...My query is that does eye drops work only on eyes or these drops effect whole body??? Thanks
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Some eye drops can cause systemic side effects also

Answered2021-09-01 06:16:30

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Hi .. Mostly in the eye only .. Some systemic effect can happen..but the doses are very small ... If some medical drops ( not lubricants ) are on for a long time in a patient ...puncal pressure is advised to minimize the effect.

Answered2021-09-02 06:09:22

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