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steroid injections in eyelid cataract

steroid injections in eyelid cataract

Hi Dr. Oyakawa
I am in my 3rd year of medical school and I was wondering the mechanism of action of steroid injections in the eyelid causing cataracts. It is not an osmotic agent so why does that occur?  
thanks so much.
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The reason of steroid injections in eyelid is to cause hairgrowth after eyelash loss
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I am not aware of the mechanism of action.  It is not an osmotic effect.  Systemic and and topical ( on the eye) can cause cataract.  It is usually from long term use.  I doubt a few steroid injections in the lid will cause cataract.  

Steroids can also cause glaucoma.   Cataract and glaucoma can also be seen with steroid inhalers and nasal sprays.

Dr. O.
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