Drug for urination difficulties linked with complications after cataract surgery

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 15:35 in Health & Medicine

Use of the medication tamsulosin to treat male urination difficulties within two weeks of cataract surgery is associated with an increased risk of serious postoperative ophthalmic adverse events such as retinal detachment or lost lens, according to a study in the May 20 issue of JAMA.

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