Optical Steroids - Blurred Vision

[OpticalSteroids]

Dear Doctors,

In the past, I've had problems using optical steroids.  Alrex caused blurred distance vision, and now Durezol has done the same.  Both have caused this problem within 24-48 hours of usage and the blurriness takes a long time (2 weeks) to subside.  

Is this common?  Or, what would be the mechanism that causes blurred vision in my eyes, but rarely in others?  Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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[ubmuaer]

You know what, I had strabismus surgery 2/3 weeks ago and used Tobradex for a week.  My distance vision on the operated eye is also very very blurry.  Therefore, I am off of the eyedrops for almost 2 weeks but vision is still blurry.

I went to my post-op and the doctor told me it is because the surface of the eye is still healing.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Ronie: It's not likely the steroid but you also need to call your surgeon and go in for a visit to examine your eye and determine the cause.
JCH MD

[Ronnie222]

I am experiencing the same problem. I am 8 days post op of prk surgery I dont have any discomfort but my vision is very blurry I can't drive or focus on anything. I am taking durezol 2 drops in each eye per day

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Steroid eye drops are very potent especially the durezol. Side effects can include steroid glaucoma.

Get out the package insert or information from the pharmacist. It will list literally scores of possible complications.

You need to discuss this with the doctor that wrote the RX

JCH MD