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- | Patients should work with their doctor or ophthalmologist to limit their use of substances which affect the proper functioning of the immune system. Patients' | + | Patients should work with their doctor or ophthalmologist to limit their use of substances which affect the proper functioning of the immune system. Patients' |
Be advised that use of steroids delays resolution of original disease symptoms while on the MP, and can have serious side effects. These side effects include glaucoma, | Be advised that use of steroids delays resolution of original disease symptoms while on the MP, and can have serious side effects. These side effects include glaucoma, | ||
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- | Regular use of olmesartan as per the MP guidelines can help a patient [[home: | + | When possible, physicians should try weaning their patients from immunosuppressive eye drops. Try going down one drop a day. Regular use of olmesartan as per the MP guidelines can help a patient [[home: |