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Steroid induced glaucoma and cataract.

R Mohan, A R Muralidharan

    Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Prolonged steroid use can cause irreversible glaucoma and cataracts. Early detection and cessation of steroid therapy are crucial for managing steroid-induced glaucoma and preventing permanent vision damage.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Endocrinology

    Background:

    • Topical and systemic steroids can induce secondary open-angle glaucoma, mimicking chronic simple glaucoma.
    • Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) from steroid therapy is reversible, but the resulting optic nerve damage is permanent.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze patients with steroid-induced glaucoma.
    • To investigate the relationship between steroid preparations and glaucoma/cataract development.
    • To discuss management strategies for steroid-induced ocular complications.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of 25 patients (44 eyes) with steroid-induced glaucoma.
    • Patients presented with blurred vision, haloes, and elevated IOP due to long-term steroid use.
    • Evaluation of IOP behavior, lenticular changes, and treatment outcomes.

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    Main Results:

    • Dexamethasone and betamethasone (topical and systemic) were found to be more potent in causing glaucoma and cataracts compared to medrysone and prednisolone.
    • The severity of steroid-induced glaucoma and cataracts correlated with the duration of steroid therapy.

    Conclusions:

    • Steroid-induced glaucoma is a significant risk associated with long-term corticosteroid use.
    • Prompt recognition and discontinuation of steroid therapy can reverse IOP elevation and prevent permanent visual impairment.
    • Potent steroids like dexamethasone and betamethasone require careful monitoring for ocular side effects.