what causes the accumulation of foam along the eyelid margin? Is it normal to have just one eye affected? May this condition reverse or the glands will be permanently damaged? When i use steroids some glands start functioning normally again.
Long term steroid eye use like long term steroid use by pill form makes side effects almost inevitable. In the eye it includes cataracts, glaucoma and increased risk of fungus infections.
JCH MD
whats the point of gradually reducing the dose of steroids used in ophthalmology? Ive never been told to do so.
whats the point of gradually reducing the dose of steroids used in ophthalmology? Ive never been told to do so.
I would suggest a second opinion with a cornea/external disease specialist. Find one at www.aao.org or ask your present Eye MD to get a second opinion from the specialist he respects most. This is very unusual.
JCH MD