Raised eye pressure caused by Tobradex after vitrectomy?

[Nicklee]

Thanks in advance for reading and answering.

I had a vitrectomy plus cataract removal surgery about 13 days ago.  First 5 days was 6 drops of Tobradex per day and then just 4 drops per day u til today. On day 6, pressure was good according to my doc but today on day 13, pressure had gone above 30.  My doctor said i would have to stop using Tobradex as the steroid has caused the raised eye pressure and prescribed instead Lotemax and Cravit to be used 6 times a day and Azarga 2 times a day.  Upon reading, i just realised that Lotemax also contained steroid, so why is it given to me then? I have asked her and she said Lotemax rarely cause raise eye pressure.  I am just not sure.  Can a kind ophthalmologist assure me this is alright? Thanks.

[JohnHaganMD]

This is correct. It's why lotemax was developed and why its so expensive.

[Nicklee]

Thank you so much for assuring, Dr Hagan.

[JohnHaganMD]

best of luck