Incidence of Glaucoma in Patients Using Topical Steroids Eye Drops


Authors : Madhumithaa Natarajan, Dr. Bindu Bhaskaran

Volume/Issue : Volume 4 - 2019, Issue 10 - October

Google Scholar : https://goo.gl/DF9R4u

Scribd : https://bit.ly/2qRG4X3

Abstract : Topical corticosteroids are used as antiinflammatory agents for treating ocular conditions. Excessive unmonitored use of steroids results in undesirable side effects which include cataract and glaucoma [4]. This article describes the incidence of glaucoma in patients using topical corticosteroids over a period of few weeks.

Keywords : Glaucoma, Topical Steroids, Intraocular Pressure, Inflammation.

Topical corticosteroids are used as antiinflammatory agents for treating ocular conditions. Excessive unmonitored use of steroids results in undesirable side effects which include cataract and glaucoma [4]. This article describes the incidence of glaucoma in patients using topical corticosteroids over a period of few weeks.

Keywords : Glaucoma, Topical Steroids, Intraocular Pressure, Inflammation.

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