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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
Episcleritis and Steriod Drops
Answered by
Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
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Episcleritis and Steriod Drops
by john_ohio, Jul 14, 2008 02:45PM
Hi Dr,
I was recently diagnosed with episcleritis by a uveitis specialist. He prescribed me with Prednisolone Acetate eye drops 4x/day for 2 weeks. After four days, I have seen only a little improvement with the redness of my eye.
I was wondering if you knew how long the redness would typically last?
Thanks!
I was recently diagnosed with episcleritis by a uveitis specialist. He prescribed me with Prednisolone Acetate eye drops 4x/day for 2 weeks. After four days, I have seen only a little improvement with the redness of my eye.
I was wondering if you knew how long the redness would typically last?
Thanks!
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J Kutryb, MD, Jul 14, 2008 09:36PM
, Jul 14, 2008 09:36PM
It may take a long time to improve or the problem could be chronic and never totally get better. It just depends on your individual case. If it is minor and temporary if will get better fairly soon but a serious, chronic case could last many months or years. Talk with the specialist that is what they are there for.
MJK MD
MJK MD
