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Why would my doctor want me to take AK-Fluor?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
You may be a candidate for AK-Fluor if you are experiencing eye troubles that could be caused by blockages or other problems in the blood vessels in your eyes. AK-Fluor is a dye that is used to trace blood flow through the vessels in order to diagnose certain eye problems. Your doctor can explain more fully how this drug will be used.

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