Question 1

what are the side effects of steroid eye drops?

Accepted Answer

They include: increased risk or worsening of infection, increased intraocular pressure and formation of cataracts.  Steroid eye drops should only be used under the direction of a ophthalmologist.

Question 2

iam using a 0.5%w/v steroid eye drops inorder to get rid of itching and redness since 2years ( twice a day). will there be any side effects in future and for how  many years can we use a steroid eye drops?

Accepted Answer

: Long term topical steroid use in your eyes can cause glaucoma (which can blind you) and cataracts which may require surgery.  I strongly advise against unsupervised, long term use of steroid eye drops!!!

Question 3

when does steroid eye drops effects subside if i take it for 2 months? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: After using corticosteroid eye drops for 2 months,  I would think weaning off them rather than stopping suddenly would prevent rebound of certain symptoms that may have been the reason that they were prescribed.  However, steroid drops prescribed following cataract surgery are usually stopped abruptly without incident. Effects wear off in a few days.

Question 4

can steroid eye drops cause effects of nausea or feeling faint?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: The amount of steroid that is absorbed systemically from eyedrops is not going to affect how you feel systemically except in response to how the condition in your eyes is responding to the steroid application.  If you have persistent nausea or faintness, then check with your family doctor for further diagnosis.

Question 5

can steroid eye drops can remove pterygium?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no medicine that will remove a pterygium.  Surgery is required for this.

Question 6

do  you have to taper off steroid eye drops?

Accepted Answer

No: No, but with most conditions it is recommended and you do taper, otherwise you may get recurrence of the condition you were treating.  I most cases, the patient feels well from the condition and they stop steroid drops before the condition is completely resolved and the condition slowly worsens again like it came back, but in reality it was never completely gone.

Question 7

can you tell me how doctors use steroid eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Control inflammation: Steroid drops are commonly prescribed for eye problems.  This includes non-infectious inflammation of the surface of the eye, a variety of inflammations inside the eye including many things at the back of the eye.  They are also used frequently after many types of eye surgery.  As they have side effects they should only be used under care of an ophthalmologist.

Question 8

could steroid eye drops be used to remove pterygium?

Accepted Answer

Pterygium &amp; steroids: Pterygium is a very common, abnormal growth of the clear covering (conjunctiva) of the white part of the eye (sclera) over the cornea (window of the eye). If severe and causing discomfort or red, it can be removed with surgery. It is generally benign. It is due to excess sun/UV exposure usually. Steroids can help decrease inflammation but will not get rid/remove it. Only way to remove: surgery.

Question 9

is uveitis comes back after stoping steroid eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Possible: And could be serious. See your ophthalmologist!

Question 10

it's okay to use other eye drops while i'm on steroid eye drops right?

Accepted Answer

Which other eyedrops: What did your ophthalmologist recommend? Depends what's in the other eye drops? List ingredients and name, and we can assist! If it contains more steroids, the answer is,'No!' If it's lubricating drops or artificial tears without preservatives, the answer is, 'Yes!'

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Iam using a 0.5%w/v steroid eye drops inorder to get rid of itching and redness since 2years ( twice a day). will there be any side effects in future and for how many years can we use a steroid eye drops?

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When does steroid eye drops effects subside if i take it for 2 months? thank you?

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Can steroid eye drops cause effects of nausea or feeling faint?

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Can steroid eye drops can remove pterygium?

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Do you have to taper off steroid eye drops?

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Can you tell me how doctors use steroid eye drops?

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Could steroid eye drops be used to remove pterygium?

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It's okay to use other eye drops while i'm on steroid eye drops right?

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