Iritis Related to Treatment?
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Iritis Related to Treatment?
I have been on interferon treatments for 46 weeks and within the last few weeks have developed iritis. I feel like I have lost a lot of my vision. My eye doc has put me on 1% pred forte Right now I'm just going to my optometrist, but he seems to be paying a lot of attention and is painfully meticulous in the examinations. Have you ever heard of treatments like this (for hepatitis C) causing this side effect? Should I go to a specialist or just wait it out for a few weeks? Thanks for your help. I've learned a lot here about something I had never heard of. Jean
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Hep C and Uveitis
yes this can happen, the virus is directly linked to uveitis. you may respond to anti viral Medications. an appointment with an Ocular Immunologist would be worth the trip.
I cut my finger so typing is a bit difficult so sorry for the short reply.
tell me where you live and I will indicate the best and closest ocular immunologist.
wish you the very best,
Mike
I cut my finger so typing is a bit difficult so sorry for the short reply.
tell me where you live and I will indicate the best and closest ocular immunologist.
wish you the very best,
Mike
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