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I just found out i am pregnant! are using lotemax steroid eye drops safe? it says not recommended. what are your thoughts? my left eye is just so dry.
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The medication: in eye drops is almost always absorbed into the body in general but the doses are very small. To be "safe" check these eye dromps out with your OB-GYN! Hope this helps DR Z
Answered 1/22/2017
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