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Wet, sticky eyes

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 19 hours ago | Replies (14)

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@julieromano

I have been taking prednisone for over 2 years and have had dry eye for the past 18 months. The only thing that helps is prednisone eye drops but apparently these can only be used for short periods. I recently had cataract surgery and had to use the prednisone drops. It was wonderful I could see again. Since I’ve stopped the drops my vision is deteriorating and soon I won’t be able to drive or read again. So I’m open to any suggestions.

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Some degree of eye dryness is common after cataract surgery. They make a small incision in your eye to insert the artificial lens implant. A disruption in natural tear production part of the healing process after surgery. It involves eye inflammation so prednisone eye drops are used.
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/side-effects-cataract-surgery-complications-cope
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Posterior capsule opacity may explain why your vision is deteriorating. That problem is also addressed in the above link.