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Can The Cortizone Shot Effect The Eye Shot?
I had a cortizone shot in my knee on Thursday. I went to the retina doctor on Friday. He gave me a 4 week retinal eval invamd shot. They askled me about any meds I had and I forgot to tel them of the shot. Can the cortizone shot effect the eye shot?
Wed, 4 Feb 2015
Hi!
I can understand your problem, nothing to worry!
Cortizone injections given into the muscles or veins carry the risk of causing side effects involving the eyes on long run.
However, the cortizone injection given into the joint intended for localized action like reducing the pain and swelling in the joint, the injection is given 3-4 times/year, least likely to cause side effects involving the eyes.
You may please continue to take the treatment for your eye problem as advised by your eye doctor.
Regards!
I can understand your problem, nothing to worry!
Cortizone injections given into the muscles or veins carry the risk of causing side effects involving the eyes on long run.
However, the cortizone injection given into the joint intended for localized action like reducing the pain and swelling in the joint, the injection is given 3-4 times/year, least likely to cause side effects involving the eyes.
You may please continue to take the treatment for your eye problem as advised by your eye doctor.
Regards!
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