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Would using 1 drop 2x daily for 2 weeks lotemax (loteprednol) gel 0.5 % causes any side effect or risk to eyes such cataract or glaucoma?
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Unlikely: For the genetically susceptible, these products used for a long period of time may cause cataracts or glaucoma. But a two week period will not do this.
Answered 12/11/2019
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Prob not: That dose for that period of time will likely not have adverse side effects.
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