Common acne medication doubles risk of eye infection, study suggests
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 17:30
in Health & Medicine
Acne patients who take oral medications like Accutane double their risk of developing an eye infection compared to those who do not, new research suggests. Researchers say that the use of inexpensive artificial tears or eyedrops, which are available over-the-counter at the local pharmacy, can minimize the risk.