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A 35-year-old female asked:

Is it safe to have epidural injections if you have glaucoma?

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Dr. Alan Jacksonanswered

Addiction Medicine 32 years experience

Yes: Should not have any contraindications

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Dr. Richard Carlinanswered

Ophthalmology 52 years experience

Yes: Epidural injections should not affect your glaucoma. Just be sure to have it monitored.

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