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Use eye drops meds for high iop. is it safe to use otc nasal spray nasacort (triamcinolone) to control allergies?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Likely ok: Although the WHO statement mentioned increase IOP as a potential problem with nasal steroid, I have not seen such an association. The best way to find out is to check the IOP after you have been on nasal steroid for about a month if you are really concerned.

Answered 5/16/2016

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