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Retina Problems

2017-07-02 07:42:46
Is methotrexate safe for eye disorders? My mother Aged-56 started loosing her vision in left eye in a span of 1 month. We took her to retina specialist who did FFA and OCT on both eyes. Treatment Advice is giving as below. Left Eye - IVA injections for 3 months Right Eye - Advised to start Methotruxate 5 mg once a week for 3 months.
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Hello Methotrexate is a  drug which is used in many eye diseases It should be used for long periods We usually advise some systemic investigation after every 3 months

Answered2017-07-02 07:49:37

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