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5 days ago

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I had PRK eye surgery 15 days ago and my doctor prescribed isotretinoin 10mg tablets - is it safe to take them or could they cause any side effects for my eyes

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

General Practitioner

MBBS
FIDM
5+ Yrs

You can take it.

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