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Takng hydroxychloroquine for sjgrens for 1 yr. referred 2 optometrist instead of opthalmologist. does it matter which eye doctor i see?

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YES!: Opthamologists have better testing capabilities for potential problems such as glaucoma and macular degeneration. You will be in much better hands.

Answered 1/25/2014

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