I have experiencing a severe stinging / burning sensation as well as eye pain in both eyes for a few weeks.
I went for a private consultation with a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at a private clinic – as an NHS appointment would involve a 2-3 month waiting list.
I have been diagnosed with blepharitis, dry eyes, an allergic reaction and inflammation.
The consultant prescribed Maxidex to be taken 4 times per day for 3-4 weeks.
Today is my 5th day of treatment.
But: “Prolonged use of this medication can cause eye problems such as glaucoma, optic nerve damage, vision problems, cataracts, and perforation of the cornea. Prolonged used may also increase the risk of fungal and bacterial eye infections. If this medication is used for more than 10 days, your doctor will check your eyes routinely”
I hope that I will not get just a simple answer saying that I should take the medication as prescribed by the ophthalmologist.
The key issue is that you can take Maxidex for longer than 10 days, ONLY IF your doctor will check your eyes “routinely”.
It looks like such a routine check can only be properly performed if you are an inpatient at the hospital.
Anyway, this will simply NOT happen because this was just a onetime visit to a private clinic. I was not told to come back again.
On one hand I have to do anything possible to get my eyes back to normal as I am no longer able to cope with the permanent discomfort and pain and on the other hand I am very concerned about those irreversible dramatic consequences associated with prolonged use of Maxidex.
I’m pretty much desperate now.
Can I have some recommendations?
Thank you.