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How to protect the eyes from ra?

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See details: Controlling the articular disease is the first step. Meds such as Methotrexate or tnf agents will not only treat the joint inflammation but also any ocular involvement. I would suspect that using these meds also significantly reduces the risk of eye inflammation even occurring.

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Answered 12/24/2022

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