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Untreated TB can cause irreversible blindness, say physicians

Untreated TB can cause irreversible blindness, say physicians
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Aside from TB uveitis, the doctors also explained that adverse effects of some medications used in TB treatments can also affect the eye, leading to vision loss if patients are monitored poorly. “While TB uveitis is rare, medications used to treat TB can have adverse effects on other organs, including the eye.
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  • ✦“Yes, if left untreated, TB uveitis can lead to permanent blindness.
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  • ✦Aside from TB uveitis, the doctors also explained that adverse effects of some medications used in TB treatments can also affect the eye, leading to vision loss if patients are monitored poorly.
  • ✦“While TB uveitis is rare, medications used to treat TB can have adverse effects on other organs, including the eye.
  • ✦“Yes, if left untreated, TB uveitis can lead to permanent blindness.
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Physicians warn that untreated tuberculosis can spread to the eyes, causing severe inflammation and irreversible blindness if not diagnosed and managed ear

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Aside from TB uveitis, the doctors also explained that adverse effects of some medications used in TB treatments can also affect the eye, leading to vision loss if patients are monitored poorly.

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The primary parties identified in this coverage include Federal Capital Territory, Kaduna State.

What are the broader implications of this development?

“Yes, if left untreated, TB uveitis can lead to permanent blindness.

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