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Steroid-induced ocular hypertension
Answered by
Sandy Feldman, MD, MS - Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Corneal surgery
ClearView Eye & Laser Medical Center, A P.C. San Diego - CA
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Steroid-induced ocular hypertension

by BUTTERCUP109, Apr 24, 2009 12:21PM
Steroid eyedrops and especially intravitreous steroids can sometimes cause ocular hypertension. Is it generally expected that the effect is transient and goes away after steroid therapies are stopped or can the increased intraocular pressure sometimes be a permanent outcome of steroid therapies?

by Sandy Feldman, MD, MS, Apr 25, 2009 12:22PM
To: BUTTERCUP109
Dear BUTTERCUP109,

Depending on the type of steroid used, the effect may be difficult to treat and/or last awhile.  Individuals who exhibit steroid induced intraocular pressure may be at higher risk for developing glaucoma.

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California

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