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Should I Take Iodine To Strengthen My Eyes To Prevent Any Further Deterioration In Them?

hi I recently was given iodine eye drops to check my eyes through ultra sound because my optometrist found tiny meloncytomas(non malignant) in the back of my iris's . Should I take iodine to strengthen my eyes to prevent any further deterioration in them?
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There is no indication of iodine drop ineye.Providoneiodine 5% can be used as antisceptic. Iodine in the form of food like iodised salt is useful.
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Should I Take Iodine To Strengthen My Eyes To Prevent Any Further Deterioration In Them?

There is no indication of iodine drop ineye.Providoneiodine 5% can be used as antisceptic. Iodine in the form of food like iodised salt is useful.