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Covid Vaccine while Macular Edema
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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Dr. Arpita Naskar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Kolkata
He can take the vaccine! But after vaccination wait atleast 2 weeks for next surgical intervention!(inj ranibizumab)
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