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Does Arthritis Affect The Eyesight?
I am wondering, I have arthritis in every joint, my eyes are getting worse, I constantly see an eye doctor. But I was wondering if the arthritis can actually effect my eyes? Because they are getting worse, they keep checking the pressure where they think it could be glaucoma, but I wonder about the arthritis
Wed, 14 Jun 2017
Hello,
It appears to be rheumatoid arthritis an autoimmune disorder. It can affect eye by having uveitis. Steroid eye drop can control the problem. Side effect of steroids to be observed. Tapering of steroid drop is to be done.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash
It appears to be rheumatoid arthritis an autoimmune disorder. It can affect eye by having uveitis. Steroid eye drop can control the problem. Side effect of steroids to be observed. Tapering of steroid drop is to be done.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash
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