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Use of steroids eye drops
Can steroids eye drops be used frequentlyin a gap of a week's time for reoccurring eye allergy and what are the side effects
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Steroids should be used only under supervision of an eye surgeon based on type and duration of the diseases
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No self instillation is permissible
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Steroids are having very deleterious side effects
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We do give steroids. But obviosuly by weighing the benefits over side effects.
You shouldnt loosely use steroids now and the. It will do you more harm. If you are using such drops, better to consult.
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Side effects of topical seteoids include cataract and raised intra ocular pressure.
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Yes...soft steroids are recommended in pulse dose in severe allergy
Pulse dose means we taper steroids very fast.
Side effect of topical steroid is increased risk of glaucoma
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