A 36-year-old Chinese man, Li, from Xi An, China, has lost sight in his right eye after stopping his medication for mouth ulcers.
According to reports, Li stopped taking his medication, and as a result, he suffered unexpected consequences, including blindness in one eye.
Many of us would not bat an eye at a mouth ulcer that will mostly go away on its own.
However, in Li's case, his decision to stop taking medication had severe repercussions.
The incident highlights the importance of completing prescribed medication courses, even if symptoms seem to have subsided.
Author's summary: Man loses sight due to stopped medication.