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A member asked:

Suspect.wegener's or polychondritis. rx- prednisone &imuran. also have subglotticstenosis. having vision issues (blurred) - is this common with above?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Can occur: It can occur but it may also other things such as cataracts or glaucoma from the prednisone. See an opthalmologist and they will be able to distinguish whether it is due to the disease or you have something else going on.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/20/2017

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

More likely: The prednisone if you are on a high dose!

Dr Anyanwu and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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