On one webinar recently, we learned that some Muslims stop taking drops during Ramadan. We’d urge people not to stop taking drops. If you have been prescribed drops for your glaucoma, it is essential you continue to take them throughout Ramadan to prevent damage to your sight. There are over 50,000 Muslims with glaucoma.
The International Glaucoma Association has launched a campaign to make eye drops part of a Ramadan routine: wake, drops, eat, pray, done!
As eye drops are not considered food or drink by most Sunni or Shi’a schools, they don’t break your fast. But if you are still concerned, please seek advice from your Imam.
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