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Steroid-induced Glaucoma: An Avoidable Irreversible Blindness
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Phulke S
; Kaushik S
; Kaur S
; Pandav SS
J Curr Glaucoma Pract
2017[May]; 11
(2
): 67-72
PMID28924342
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Steroids are a group of anti-inflammatory drugs, commonly used to treat ocular
and systemic conditions. Unmonitored use of steroids especially in eye drop
formulations is common in situations when it is easily available
over-the-counter, resulting in undesirable side effects. Among the ocular side
effects, cataract and glaucoma are common. Steroid-induced ocular hypertension
was reported in 1950, when long-term use of systemic steroid was shown to
increase the intraocular pressure (IOP). Chronic administration of steroids in
any form with raised IOP can cause optic neuropathy resulting in steroid-induced
glaucoma. This review describes the pathophysiology and epidemiology of
steroid-induced glaucoma, recognition of side effects, and principles of
management. The purpose is to familiarize all clinicians with the potential
dangers of administering steroids without monitoring the eye and the dangers of
irreversible blind -ness in some instances of habitual self-prescription by
patients. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Phulke S, Kaushik S, Kaur S, Pandav SS.
Steroid-induced Glaucoma: An Avoidable Irreversible Blindness. J Curr Glaucoma
Pract 2017;11(2):67-72.
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