All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi informed that it is not true that repeated injection causes visual loss. However, it may actually improve the vision of the patient. Rarely, in less than 0.1-0.2% eyes, infection within the eye could occur, which is then effectively managed by the Ophthalmologist concerned. These injections are expensive, but with CGHS,ECHS (Armed Forces) and other Government and semi-autonomous bodies, complete reimbursement is provided to the suffering patients. Also patients with health insurance get it reimbursed from the Insurance Company.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare ShriGhulamNabi Azadin written reply to a question in the LokSabha yesterday.
Source:pib