Do HCG Drops Cause Dry Eyes?

Posted on Wed, 1 Jul 2015

Question: I have dry eyes and have been taking HCG drops. Do the drops make my eyes more dry?

Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
HCG drops does not worsen the dry eyes.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I am Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I will be answering your question.

I reviewed your history.
HCG drops will not make the eyes dry or worsen the dry eyes. Hence no need to be worried about it.

You need to continue treatment for dry eyes with artificial tears eye drops or other medications as advised by your doctor.

Hope this information is helpful to you. Do write back to me for further questions.

Thank you
With regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dadapeer K (1 hour later)

I am going to have a multifocal lens implanted and I have not been asked to stop my drops, but after researching on the internet, I became confused. ( I really should have known better) Thank you for the answer. XXXXXXX :-)

Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thank you

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the follow up question.

You can undergo implantation with multifocal lens.
Thank you for writing to me on Health care Magic.

With regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar